West Bengal elections: Lieutenant to conqueror - the rise and rise of Suvendu Adhikari
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/west-bengal-elections-lieutenant-to-conqueror-the-rise-and-rise-of-suvendu/articleshow/130813594.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130813594.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Suvendu Adhikari, a former Mamata Banerjee aide, emerged as a key figure in BJP's West Bengal victory, defeating the CM in Nandigram.
His political journey, from Congress to TMC and then to BJP, highlights his strategic shifts.
Adhikari's aggressive campaign, focusing on corruption and Hindutva, resonated with voters, positioning him as a significant leader in the saffron party's state unit.
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