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West Bengal Minister Vows to Restore Women's Dignity After Historic BJP Win

West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu has promised to restore women's respect and end crimes against them under the new BJP government. He also pledged to address atrocities faced by tribal communities in the state. The BJP secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule. Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister, with senior BJP leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the ceremony.

Key Points: West Bengal Minister Pledges Women's Safety, Tribal Rights

  • BJP wins historic 207 seats in West Bengal 2026 Assembly polls
  • Kshudiram Tudu vows to restore women's safety and tribal rights
  • Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP Chief Minister
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah attend oath-taking ceremony
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"We will restore respect of women", says West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu

West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu vows to restore women's respect and end tribal atrocities as BJP forms first government in the state after 2026 election victory.

"We will restore the respect of women and not tolerate any crimes against them - Kshudiram Tudu"

Purba Bardhaman, May 10

West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu on Sunday said the newly formed BJP government in the State would focus on restoring women's safety, protecting tribal rights and accelerating development across West Bengal following the party's historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Speaking to ANI here, Tudu said, "I have got an opportunity to work for the development of West Bengal... We will restore the respect of women and not tolerate any crimes against them... We will end the atrocity faced by the tribals."

Tudu's remarks came a day after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a major political shift in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a sweeping mandate in the Assembly polls.

Along with Tudu, BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania and Nisith Pramanik also took oath as ministers in the new cabinet during the grand ceremony held in Kolkata.

Earlier in the day, Dilip Ghosh had stressed that the BJP government faced the challenge of rebuilding governance and restoring public confidence in the state. "We have to rebuild Bengal... There is no law and order; people were living in fear... We have to work on everything, and it will take time. However, we will get to work immediately, and you will be able to see the change," Ghosh had said after the swearing-in ceremony.

The oath-taking event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. BJP national president J. P. Nadda, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami were also present.

The BJP scripted history in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections by winning 207 seats, ending the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule in the state. The TMC managed to secure only 80 seats in the Assembly.

Adhikari also emerged victorious from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies. According to Election Commission data, he defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Bengali woman, I really hope they focus on actual safety measures and not just photo ops. The Sandeshkhali incident showed how broken the system was. Hope this government brings the change Bengalis deserve. 🙏
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this political shift. The scale of BJP's victory here is unprecedented for Bengal. But only time will tell if they can deliver on restoring 'respect of women' or if it's just election rhetoric. The tribal communities in particular need genuine protection.
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Vikram M
Dilip Ghosh's statement about 'rebuilding Bengal' is spot on. Law and order had completely collapsed under TMC. But the BJP must avoid the trap of divisive politics and focus on governance. Restoring respect for women means concrete steps - faster trials, better policing, and real accountability. Not just slogans.
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Michael C
Following this from abroad - the election results for Bengal are fascinating. 207 seats is a massive mandate. The challenge will be transitioning from opposition to governance effectively, especially in a state with complex social dynamics. Women's safety and tribal rights are absolutely critical issues to address.
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Ananya R
Talk is cheap, show us the action. We've heard so many promises from every government. The fact that Mamata Banerjee lost in Bhabanipur shows people wanted change. Now the BJP needs to prove they're better than the previous regime, especially on women's safety and development. Let's hope they don't disappoint.

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