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  Mamata Banerjee had been formally invited to the event. she has decided not to participate in the ceremony.  Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata 8th May 2026: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government. This swearing-in ceremony for the new BJP government is scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 25th of Boishakh (May 9, 2026), at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. As a former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee had been formally invited to the event. However, she has decided not to participate in the ceremony. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Chief Ministers of various BJP-ruled states are expected to be present at the event. In view of the ceremony, approximately 4,000 police personnel—comprising both the Kolkata Police and central forces—have been de...

    Subhendu Adhikari made explosive comments after his nomination was finalized Sanchita chatterjee: BJP's historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, on May 8, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari was officially elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party and the state's next Chief Minister. Presented below are the key—and often explosive—remarks he made after his nomination for the Chief Minister's post was finalized. **A Message of Long-Term Governance** Addressing party workers in Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari remarked that they would work in such a manner as to ensure a BJP government endures in Bengal for the next 100 years.He urged workers and supporters to maintain peace within the state and advised them against resorting to violence, unlike their political opponents.**Controversial Statements Regarding Political and Religious Polarization**He attributed his electoral victory entirely to the *Sanatan* and Hindu voters.He stated that Muslims did ...

 The remuneration paid to veteran lawyer Kapil Sibal varies depending on the specific case at hand. Details regarding the professional fees paid to him by various state governments in connection with certain recent high-profile cases are provided Government of West Bengal (R.G. Kar Case):** In the wake of the incidents at R.G. Kar Hospital, the Government of West Bengal paid Kapil Sibal a total fee of ₹1.05 crore** to represent the state government in the Supreme Court. According to official records and memos, between August and November 2024, he was paid between ₹20 lakh and ₹25 lakh for each court appearance during hearings. Government of Jharkhand Kapil Sibal was paid a total fee of ₹1.54 crore to provide legal representation to the Jharkhand state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), wherein his fee per hearing was ₹22 lakh. Government of Kerala In connection with the Kerala Gold Smuggling Case and a case challenging the borrowing limits imposed by the Central Gove...

Amit Shah holds a meeting in Kolkata today with prospective future MLAs.  Sanchita chatterjee: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on the morning of Friday, May 8, 2026. His visit to the state is aimed at participating in the process of forming the party's first government in West Bengal—following the BJP's resounding victory (securing 207 seats) in the state assembly elections—and selecting the new Chief Minister. Upon his arrival in Kolkata, the Home Minister proceeded directly from the airport to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where he offered prayers and sought blessings. Meeting with Legislators-Elect: At a hotel in New Town, Kolkata, he is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with the newly elected BJP legislators. It is during this meeting that the name of the party's legislative leader—who will serve as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal—will be finalized. On May 9 (Saturday)—marking the birth anniversary of the revered poet Rabindranath Tagore—the sw...