West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari struck an emotional tone during his first official visit to North Bengal after taking office, thanking the region for its long-standing political support to the BJP. “North Bengal stood by the BJP for 17 years. We will repay that debt,” he said during the visit.
Apart from administrative meetings, the Chief Minister also interacted with party workers and local leaders. According to sources, discussions focused on infrastructure development, tourism, hill and Dooars connectivity, and security in border-adjacent districts.
Adhikari alleged that North Bengal had faced “years of neglect” under previous governments. “North Bengal will no longer be ignored. The region will receive priority in development projects,” he said.
Political observers believe the visit carries major significance for the BJP government, given North Bengal’s strategic and electoral importance. The administration is expected to push new initiatives focusing on the hills, tea garden regions, and border infrastructure.
In recent administrative meetings as well, Adhikari has repeatedly highlighted themes such as “good governance,” “law and order,” and the benefits of a “double-engine government.” Earlier, he had said, “A new journey of governance, security and double-engine development has begun in West Bengal.”
The North Bengal visit also generated enthusiasm among BJP workers and supporters across the region. Political analysts say the tour was aimed at strengthening the party’s organisational base while signalling that North Bengal will remain a key focus area for the new government.
