Kolkata Police Drops Mamata Banerjee and TMC Leaders From X Following List After BJP Victory

May 09, 2026: Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic triumph in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, signs of the political transition have already begun surfacing across the state administration. In a move that quickly drew public attention, the official Kolkata Police account on X unfollowed former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with several senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), indicating a visible shift after the change in power.

The Kolkata Police handle, which follows a limited number of accounts on the platform, now includes prominent BJP leaders such as Suvendu Adhikari, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah. Apart from political figures, the account continues to follow several police departments and law enforcement agencies from cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru.

Kolkata Police’s official X account reportedly unfollowed Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders while following PMO and Union officials. The move comes amid the formation of a new government in West Bengal, signaling a major political transition in the state.#WestBengal… pic.twitter.com/y9XwbuK7kV

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Massive Preparations Underway Ahead Of Swearing-In Ceremony

Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, formally ending the TMC’s 15-year rule in the state and ushering in the BJP’s first-ever government in Bengal since Independence. The saffron party secured a commanding mandate by winning 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, marking one of the most significant political shifts in the state’s history.

Security arrangements across Kolkata have been significantly tightened ahead of the high-profile ceremony. Heavy deployment of police personnel and security forces was witnessed outside Adhikari’s Chinar Park residence, while additional security measures have also been enforced at Brigade Parade Ground and near Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence.

Security has further been strengthened at the RCTC Ground, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive before attending the swearing-in ceremony.

Kolkata Police unfollows Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee on X; follows PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah after BJP win #KolkataPolice #Wesrbengal #Mamata #Abhishek #PMModi #AmitShah pic.twitter.com/j61BOvV9Zv

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The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata and will be administered by West Bengal Governor R.N Ravi Several senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, Union Cabinet ministers, and top party officials, are expected to attend the event.

Earlier in the day, Suvendu Adhikari shared an emotional message on social media, describing the moment as a “historic dawn for West Bengal.” Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kolkata, Adhikari said the formation of the BJP government represented the fulfilment of a long-standing dream and the beginning of a new political era in the state.

He further stated that the new administration would focus on development, peace, and prosperity under the BJP’s “double-engine government” model, while also expressing confidence that the vision of “Sonar Bangla” would now move towards reality after decades of political struggle in the state.