West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi for the first time after taking charge on May 9.
“During our fruitful discussion, Hon’ble Prime Minister reemphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the Central Government. I am incredibly thankful to him for assuring all possible help, guidance, and Central Support to rescue West Bengal from years of stagnation and place it firmly on the fast track of economic growth, industrial revival and youth empowerment,” Adhikari wrote on X after meeting Modi.
He also met Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and other senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including the party’s national president Nitin Nabin.
“Met with the newly elected Chief Minister of BJP in West Bengal, Shri @SuvenduWB ji, and extended best wishes for his new responsibilities. Under the guidance of Modi ji and your leadership, the West Bengal government will continue to work tirelessly with dedication for the welfare of the people of the state and for good governance,” Shah wrote on X.
The BJP swept the state assembly elections held in April this year, winning 207 out of the 294 assembly seats. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) bagged 80 seats and was ousted from power after 15 years.
