"Will end all anti-social and anti-national activities in Bengal": CM Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, June 6
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to ending "anti-social and anti-national" activities in the state, framing the security of Bengal as essential to the security of the nation.
Addressing a gathering at the 'Sanatan Consciousness & Ram Rajya Awakening' programme, CM Adhikari urged traders who had previously left the state to return, highlighting the importance of Kolkata as both a cultural and spiritual hub.
"To secure the country, we must also secure Bengal. You have entrusted me with the responsibility of putting an end to all anti-social and anti-national activities in Bengal, and I will do this effectively. Traders had started fleeing Bengal; please do not leave; come back here... Bengal, Kolkata, is not merely the nation's cultural capital; it is also a spiritual capital. In the days to come, the BJP government, under PM Modi's leadership, will work to revitalise all centres of faith," he said.
He expressed gratitude for the progress made under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "I am grateful that the dream of connecting Gangotri to Gangasagar, a vision of PM Modi, has now been realised by everyone. I am thankful that the entire region, from the holy land of Uttarakhand to the shores of the Sagar, is now adorned with the saffron, and the lotus has bloomed. Now, we must work, build, undertake new development, and ensure everyone's well-being."
Focusing on future development projects, the Chief Minister outlined plans to elevate West Bengal's spiritual places.
"We are formulating major plans for the Shravani Mela at Tarakeswar and have initiated work to elevate the Kapil Muni Ashram and Sagar Mela to the status of an international event. Come to Bengal and propagate the teachings of the Gita. Past is past.The time has come for all of you to step forward; let us join hands to strengthen and rebuild Bengal," said Adhikari.
He reflected on his political journey and his bond with the constituency of Bhabanipur.
He promised a safer future for the state, asserting, "What a remarkable feat was achieved in Bhabanipur. A boy from a village was chosen, and wonders were achieved there, everyone was united to ensure my victory; I had won elections in two seats. I gave up Nandigram and retained Bhabanipur. You have embraced me, and I have forged a bond with you. Together we will work to uplift and strengthen Bengal, Kolkata, and Bhabanipur. All the goons have fled; leave the remaining few to me. Everything will be fine."
The 2026 Assembly election results marked a decisive mandate for the BJP, registering a significant surge, winning 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, a major shift in a state where it had earlier secured 77 seats in the previous election. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had won 212 seats in the last Assembly polls, finished a distant second with 80 seats.
Following the victory, Suvendu Adhikari took the oath as the ninth chief minister of West Bengal.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good promises, but talk is cheap. We need to see actual results on the ground. Anti-national activities need clear definition - is it about corruption, crime, or just political opponents? Let's not use this as a tool for vendetta.
As an outsider looking in, it's fascinating to see the ideological shift in Bengal. The 'saffron wave' reaching the east is a significant political development. The focus on spiritual tourism and infrastructure is smart - similar to what we see in Gujarat.
The confidence in his voice is palpable! "All the goons have fled; leave the remaining few to me" - that's the kind of leadership we need. Bengal has suffered too long under mafia raj. Jai Shri Ram! 🚩
I'm cautiously optimistic. The promise to bring back traders who fled is important for our economy. But let's also not forget the minorities - spiritual capital or not, Bengal is for everyone. Hope development reaches all communities.
Impressive vision connecting Gangotri to Gangasagar as a sacred corridor. The spiritual tourism angle could bring massive investment. But the real test will be law and order - if he can deliver on that, Bengal could become a model state.
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