TMC government considered only Muslims as minority: Bengal CM

On November 15, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of considering only Muslims as religious minorities, asserting that Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also fall under this category. The CM made these remarks after visiting the Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata's bustling trading hub, Burrabazar, and joining the Sikh community's procession.

During his visit, Adhikari highlighted that despite West Bengal's reputation as a progressive state, women and Muslims have held a sparse amount of power in the state legislature. In his address to the gathered Sikh community members, the Chief Minister praised them as "the truest patriots."

Earlier, Adhikari had repeatedly criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led government for allegedly appeasing the Muslim community to secure their support during the elections.