Suvendu Adhikari Becomes West Bengal CM: First Meeting on May 11 to Discuss Law and Order
Suvendu Adhikari took the oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This is a big change for the state. Right after taking charge, he started working with top officials. He wants to make sure the state runs smoothly during this new start.
First Big Meeting on May 11
The new Chief Minister will hold his first major administrative meeting on May 11. This meeting is very important for the new government. Many top officers will attend this meeting. This includes superintendents of police (SPs) and senior officials from every district in West Bengal.
The main goal of this meeting is to talk about law and order. The government also wants to check how ready the administration is for future work. They will also look at the schemes started by the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
Key Events and Dates
There are several important events happening in the coming days. The new government has a busy schedule to set up its team. Here is a list of the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as CM | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| First Administrative Meeting | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Oath-taking for newly elected MLAs | Wednesday and Thursday |
| First Cabinet Meeting | Late next week |
Immediate Actions Taken by the CM
On Saturday, CM Suvendu Adhikari met with several top leaders of the state administration. He met them at a PWD office. He talked about the current law and order situation in West Bengal. The people present at this meeting included:
- Dushyant Nariala (Chief Secretary)
- Siddh Nath Gupta (Director General of Police)
- Ajay Nand (Kolkata Police Commissioner)
- Other senior police and civil officials
Continuity of Government Schemes
Many people were worried about what would happen to the old government’s projects. CM Adhikari has given a clear order about this. He told Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala that all schemes from the TMC government must continue. He does not want any disruption in public services.
A senior official said the government’s main goal is to keep things running normally. All ongoing projects must stay on track. The transition from the old government to the new one should be smooth for the citizens.
The Search for a Permanent Secretariat
The new government is also looking at where it will work from. For many years, the state secretariat was at the Writers’ Buildings in Kolkata. This building is nearly 250 years old. However, the previous Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, moved the seat of power to a building called ‘Nabanna’ in Howrah in 2013.
CM Adhikari asked about the renovation work at the Writers’ Buildings. He wants to know when it will be ready. Officials said it will take some time to finish the work there. Until then, important meetings will still happen at Nabanna. This will make sure that the work of the government does not stop.
Temporary Office at the Assembly
While the main buildings are being prepared, a part of the state Assembly complex has been fixed up. This will be used as a temporary office for the Chief Minister. A new ramp has been built outside the CM’s chamber. A nameplate with Suvendu Adhikari’s name as the Chief Minister has also been put up.
Conclusion
Suvendu Adhikari has started his journey as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal with a focus on stability. By keeping old schemes active and focusing on law and order, he aims to provide a steady government. The meetings next week will set the path for the new administration.
FAQs
When is Suvendu Adhikari’s first administrative meeting?
The first administrative meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026.
What will happen to the schemes started by the TMC government?
CM Suvendu Adhikari has directed that all existing schemes must continue without any disruption.
Where is the current state secretariat of West Bengal?
The current secretariat is at Nabanna in Howrah, but the government is looking to move back to the Writers’ Buildings once renovations are done.
Who attended the CM’s first meeting on Saturday?
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala, DGP Siddh Nath Gupta, and Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand.