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The Nabanna building's signage has been changed to saffron as part of maintenance, following its decoration with saffron lights on May 10th, ahead of CM Suvendu Adhikari’s first administrative meeting.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to hold his first administrative meeting at Nabanna tomorrow.
A strike by West Bengal government employees demanding Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears has seen mixed outcomes across the state, with high attendance reported in some block offices and Nabanna, while Calcutta High Court saw 75% absenteeism. The protest is organized by the 'Sangrami Joutha Mancha' to demand payment of DA arrears and implementation of a Supreme Court directive.
The West Bengal cabinet has been expanded, with 35 new ministers taking their oath of office. This significant cabinet reshuffle sees a large number of new faces joining Suvendu Adhikari's government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first cabinet meeting, where he allocated key portfolios to ministers and made several significant decisions. These initial actions included fast-tracking BSF land transfer and raising the age limit for certain jobs.
The Indian High Court has ruled that Howrah municipal rules, which restrict windows and balconies for buildings facing Nabanna, violate constitutional rights.