Current-office snapshot checked on 27 July 2026.
Suvendu Adhikari is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal. This profile summarises the officeholder, political party, date of assumption of office, legislative position and key career background using sources checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Current Chief Minister | Suvendu Adhikari |
|---|---|
| State / Union Territory | West Bengal |
| Administrative type | State |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| In office since | 9 May 2026 |
| Constituency | Nandigram |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Who is Suvendu Adhikari?
Adhikari became West Bengal's chief minister in May 2026 and is the first BJP leader to hold the office in the state. He represents Nandigram.
Political career and public role
Suvendu Adhikari’s political profile combines party leadership, legislative work and executive responsibility. As Chief Minister, the officeholder leads the council of ministers, sets the government’s policy direction and remains accountable to the elected legislature.
The current legislative constituency listed in the research snapshot is Nandigram.
Chief Minister of West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari has held the office since 9 May 2026 and represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The chief minister coordinates cabinet departments, advises the constitutional head on ministerial appointments and leads the government in the legislative assembly.
Why this profile is important
Searches for “West Bengal chief minister 2026” often mix older and current officeholders. This article uses a dated snapshot so readers can distinguish the current position from earlier administrations. Political offices can change after elections, resignations, coalition changes or constitutional developments, so the date shown above should always be considered.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal?
As of 27 July 2026, the Chief Minister is Suvendu Adhikari.
Which party does Suvendu Adhikari belong to?
Suvendu Adhikari represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
When did Suvendu Adhikari take office?
The current tenure began on 9 May 2026.
Which constituency does Suvendu Adhikari represent?
The profile snapshot lists Nandigram.
Sources and image note
Current-office reference: National Portal of India – Chief Ministers directory.
Profile reference: Suvendu Adhikari public profile.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft political profile. Recheck current office details and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
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