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BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana: Bengal Voted for Double-Engine Govt to End Corruption

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana stated that the people of West Bengal voted for a 'double-engine government' to address issues of lawlessness, corruption, and illegal immigration. This comes after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister, ending the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule. The ceremony, attended by PM Modi and Amit Shah, included several BJP leaders taking oath as ministers. The BJP secured a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 2026 assembly elections.

Key Points: BJP MP: Bengal Voted for Double-Engine Govt to End Corruption

  • BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana says Bengal voted for double-engine government
  • Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal Chief Minister
  • BJP ends Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule with 207 seats
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah attend swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata
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BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana says, "People of Bengal voted for 'double-engine government' to end corruption and lawlessness"

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana says West Bengal voted for double-engine government to end lawlessness, corruption, and illegal immigration after Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM.

"People of Bengal have voted for double-engine government to end the lawlessness, illegal immigration, corruption and crimes. - Ghulam Ali Khatana"

New Delhi, May 10

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Sunday said the people of West Bengal voted for a "double-engine government" to end lawlessness, corruption and illegal immigration in the state, expressing confidence that the newly formed BJP government would now focus on development and governance.

Speaking to ANI, Khatana said, "The people of Bengal have voted for double-engine government to end the lawlessness, illegal immigration, corruption and crimes. The CM has taken the oath, our Prime Minister, Home Minister, and other dignitaries were present. West Bengal will now move towards development."

The remarks came a day after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule in the state. Adhikari was administered the oath of office by Governor RN Ravi during a grand ceremony held in Kolkata.

Along with Adhikari, BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik also took oath as ministers in the new cabinet.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP national president JP Nadda, along with several senior party leaders and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.

Earlier, BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh described the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal as a "historic milestone" under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also said the new government would set benchmarks in development and governance.

The BJP registered a massive victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections by winning 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats. Adhikari further strengthened his political position by defeating former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes and retaining the Nandigram seat.

- ANI

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Priya S
But let's be honest - "double-engine government" has been a slogan we've heard before. In Bengal, BJP needs to walk the talk now. People have given them 207 seats, that's a huge mandate. The real test begins: will we see an end to political violence? Will jobs come? Development takes time, but we need to see concrete action, not just speeches.
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James A
As someone from the US watching this, it's remarkable how Bengal has turned a page. 15 years is a long time for any party to rule. The illegal immigration issue Khatana mentioned is a big concern - genuine Bangladeshi migrants need documentation, but infiltrators have been a security risk for decades. Hope Delhi and Kolkata work together on this now.
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Sneha F
Khatana ji's words resonate with what we've been saying in the grassroots. The TMC's rule was a nightmare for women safety and small businesses. My cousin in Howrah says local goons would demand extortion daily. Now we have hope again. But BJP must also ensure the minorities don't feel threatened - that's the real challenge for Suvendu Adhikari ji.
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Michael C
From the UK, I find the "double-engine" concept fascinating - basically federal and state government aligned. In theory it should speed up implementation. But Bengal's problems run deep: infrastructure in the Sundarbans, industrial decline in Howrah, and that infamous political violence history. Khatana's optimism is welcome, but it's a huge task ahead.
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Ravi K
"Double-engine government" is not just a slogan - it means no more blame game between Centre and state! For too long

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