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AIUDF Leader Urges New Bengal CM to End Religious Conflict

AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam urged the new BJP government in West Bengal to move beyond religious politics and follow the slogan 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal after the party's thumping victory in the Assembly elections. Islam emphasized the need for equal treatment and peace for all communities. Several senior BJP leaders have arrived in Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

Key Points: AIUDF Leader Urges Suvendu Adhikari to End Religious Conflict

  • AIUDF leader urges BJP to focus on development
  • Rafiqul Islam calls for end to religious politics
  • Suvendu Adhikari set to become first BJP CM of Bengal
  • BJP won 207 seats in West Bengal elections
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"Leave religious conflict, follow 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'": AIUDF leader ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as Bengal CM

AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam urges new Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to follow 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and leave religious divisions behind.

"Leave behind religious conflict and truly follow the slogan of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' - Rafiqul Islam"

Guwahati, May 9

The All India United Democratic Front leader Rafiqul Islam on Saturday urged the BJP to focus on the development of West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as Chief Minister of Bengal.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal Chief Minister, Islam urged the new government to move beyond religious politics and work for all communities equally.

"Suvendu Adhikari is going to be the Chief Minister of Bengal. The people have placed their trust in these leaders, hoping for development. Sadly, politics in India often falls back on Hindu-Muslim divisions, and votes are won this way. Leave behind religious conflict and truly follow the slogan of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'," AIUDF leader told ANI.

He further said that the government should work towards ensuring equal treatment and peace for all sections of society.

"Work for everyone's progress, ensure peace, treat all communities equally, and fulfil the people's expectations," he said.

Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of West Bengal's Legislative Party, is scheduled to take the oath of office as chief minister later today as the state moves into the BJP era of government.

The announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is serving as the Central Observer for the election of the legislative party leader, after chairing a party meeting in Kolkata a day earlier.

Suvendu is all set to be the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after the party recorded a thumping victory in the Legislative Assembly elections, securing 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years.

Adhikari had contested from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, defeating outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur by a margin of over 15,000 votes, marking a major political development in the state.

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, arrived in Kolkata on Friday to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Several senior BJP leaders are expected at the ceremony.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, someone from the opposition is talking sense. We've seen too much 'us vs them' politics in Bengal. If BJP truly wants to be different from TMC, they should start by treating everyone equally. No more pandering to any one community. 🙏
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Vikram M
I appreciate Rafiqul Islam's call for peace, but let's be honest—AIUDF itself has often played the communal card in Assam. Pot calling the kettle black? Anyway, hope Adhikari proves all of us wrong and builds a Bengal for everyone. Actions speak louder than words.
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Rohit P
Suvendu Adhikari defeating Mamata Banerjee in her own bastion Bhabanipur is nothing short of historic. But now the real challenge begins. Bengal needs development, not just political victories. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas must translate to better roads, hospitals, and schools for all communities. 🤞
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Sarah B
As an outsider looking in, it's refreshing to see a political leader from a minority background urging unity rather than division. West Bengal has so much potential—hope Suvendu Adhikari doesn't squander it by falling into the same old religious traps.
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Neha E
Honestly, I'm tired of politicians saying 'leave religion' but then doing the exact opposite when it suits them. If both TMC and BJP can keep their promises of secular development, Bengal will prosper. Let's hold them accountable from Day 1.
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