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Me defeating Mamata, him being my aide: Adhikari lists reasons for Chandranath Rath's murder
On May 7, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari publicly listed his reasons for the murder of his aide Chandranath Rath. He claimed Rath, a former Indian Air Force serviceman, was targeted because he worked closely with Adhikari, a senior BJP leader.
Why It Matters
The statement highlights allegations of political violence and the protection of party workers, framing the murder in terms of proximity to a senior leader.
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Adhikari claims Chandranath Rath was targeted for working closely with the senior BJP leader
May 7, 2026
In the article published on May 7, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari lists reasons for the murder of his aide Chandranath Rath, stating that Rath, a former Indian Air Force serviceman, was targeted because he worked closely with Adhikari, the senior BJP leader.