‘No understanding of nationalism’: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has criticized the former Trinamool Congress government, accusing it of appeasement politics and lacking a sense of nationalism. He alleged that the previous administration attempted to align the state too closely with Bangladesh.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political polarization and identity-based rhetoric in West Bengal state politics.
‘No understanding of nationalism’: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC left West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari performs rituals during the Bhumi Pujan of a new BJP party office at Tamluk, in Purba Medinipur on October 26, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vykzce/article71626692.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261026263L.jpg ANI Purba Medinipur, Oct 26 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari performs rituals during the Bhumi Pujan of a new BJP party office at Tamluk, in Purba Medinipur on Monday. (ANI Photo) West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of adopting the ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan of Bangladesh; takes a dig at CJP TAMLUK, WEST BENGAL West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (October 26, 2026) slammed the previous Trinamool Congress government for allegedly indulging in appeasement politics, claiming that it had "no understanding of nationalism" and planned to turn the State into "greater Bangladesh". Mr.
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