What will CM Shubhendu Adhikari do? 20 big decisions taken in 15 days, what is the masterplan?

These days, Shubhendu Adhikari is one of the most popular faces in Bengal politics. Due to aggressive Hindutva, anti-minority, border security, anti-corruption campaign and tough administrative decisions, he has started being compared with leaders like Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma in a very short time. His activism in Bengal politics is continuously increasing. In a short time, his strong hold on the politics there has made him a major center of discussion at the national level. know he

Is Shubhendu the new aggressive face of BJP?

Political experts say that Shubhendu Adhikari does not want to limit himself as a leader only to Bengal. The way he has consistently adopted an aggressive stance on issues like alleged infiltration, border security, Hindutva and corruption, his acceptance among the core voters of BJP has increased. This is the reason why his stature within the Bengal BJP seems to be continuously strengthening.

Experts believe that the BJP leadership is looking for a face in Bengal who can handle aggressive politics, organization and administrative image simultaneously. Shubhendu Adhikari Appears to fit this formula. After defeating Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, his political stature increased rapidly at the national level.

Close to Modi, Shah and RSS leadership?

It has been continuously discussed in the political circles that Shubhendu Adhikari has grown close to PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leadership. His role is considered very important in the strategy of strengthening BJP in Bengal. Especially his activism in security of ‘chicken neck’ area, expansion of organization in border areas and promotion of central schemes has made him strong within the party.

It is also said in political discussions that if BJP comes close to power in Bengal in future, then Shubhendu Adhikari can be among the biggest contenders of the party. His coordination with youth leaders and central observers of BJP is also strengthening his position in the organization.

Aggressive line on law and order

The biggest basis of Shubhendu Adhikari’s politics is considered to be his aggressive Hindutva and strict stance on law and order. His statements regarding Muslim appeasement, alleged Bangladeshi infiltration and government schemes on religious basis have been in the news continuously. Supporters call it the politics of “ending appeasement”, while the opposition calls it a strategy of polarisation.

On several occasions, he supported the line “Detect, Delete, Deport” against illegal immigrants. The demand for increasing surveillance to stop alleged infiltration in railway stations and border areas was also discussed. His stance also appeared very strict regarding namaz and administrative control in public places.

Increased stature through anti-corruption politics

Shubhendu Adhikari has also been consistently aggressive on anti-corruption issues. He demanded sustained investigation and action in cases like teacher recruitment scam, municipal recruitment scam and the alleged “cash for job” network. This is the reason why BJP supporters present him as the “anti-corruption face” in Bengal.

He also continuously adopted an agitational stance demanding action against Sheikh Shahjahan in the Sandeshkhali case. His aggressive campaign on issues like political violence, women’s safety and alleged administrative corruption became a big political weapon for the BJP.

Can Yogi and Himanta be challenged?

According to political analysts, Shubhendu Adhikari’s style matches the politics of Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma in many respects. Aggressive statements, making Hindutva based politics and law and order the central issue are important parts of his strategy. Although both Yogi and Himanta have administrative experience as Chief Ministers, while Subhendu Adhikari is currently in opposition politics.

Still, within the BJP he is being seen as a big Hindutva face of the future. If BJP’s support base becomes stronger in Bengal, then their influence in national politics may increase further.

Popular decisions and claims of Shubhendu government

• Support for implementing Ayushman Bharat and speeding up central health schemes.
• The West Bengal government has appointed senior 1990 batch IAS officer Manoj Kumar Aggarwal as the new Chief Secretary of the state. Before this appointment, he was posted as the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, who supervised the recent assembly elections.
• Demand for fencing on India-Bangladesh border and transfer of land to BSF.
• Support for implementation of 7th Pay Commission.
• Support of free bus travel and financial assistance schemes for women.
• Talk of change in OBC reservation and ending alleged appeasement.
• Opposition to schemes like Imam and Muezzin allowance.
• Demand to increase surveillance of alleged infiltrators at railway stations.
• Support of “Detect, Delete, Deport” policy.
• Demand for strict administrative control regarding namaz in public places.
• Talk of opening new medical colleges and strengthening the health infrastructure.
• Demand to give carbon copy of OMR sheets in recruitment examinations and increase transparency.
• Demand for CBI action against accused including Partha Chatterjee in teacher recruitment scam.
• Demand for investigation into municipal and cooperative recruitment scams.
• Support for setting up a special panel to investigate “cash for job” networks.
• Talk about speeding up action by giving sanction for prosecution in corruption cases.
• Demand for special investigation and action in Sandeshkhali case.
• Demand for SIT/CBI investigation in cases of political violence.
• Talk of providing assistance and protection to families affected by political violence.
• Support of “Zero Tolerance” policy against corruption.

Why is the opposition alleging polarization?

Opposition parties allege that Shubhendu Adhikari’s politics is based on social polarization. Congress and All India Trinamool Congress have been continuously accusing him of doing politics on religious basis. However, BJP supporters believe that they have made issues like law and order, corruption and border security in Bengal a part of the national debate. For this reason, Shubhendu Adhikari is now being seen not only as a leader of Bengal but also as a rapidly emerging face in the national politics of BJP.

Why the anti-Muslim image?

Suvendu Adhikari has been accused of being anti-Muslim in recent times because he has continuously given aggressive statements regarding alleged infiltration, religious appeasement and religion-based benefits in government schemes. Opposition links the opposition to Imam-Muezzin allowance, demand for changes in OBC reservation, strict stance on namaz in public places and statements like “Detect, Delete, Deport” with anti-Muslim politics.

Demands to stop alleged Bangladeshi infiltration in border areas, increase surveillance at railway stations and take action on fake document network also increased the controversy. BJP supporters link his aggressive politics on issues like Sandeshkhali and political violence with law and order and security, while opposition parties call it a polarization strategy. This is the reason why his image has rapidly emerged as an aggressive Hindutva leader.

After the results of Bengal Assembly elections were declared on May 4, Subhendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026. In this historic ceremony organized at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata, he was honored by Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy.