Kshudiram Tudu has emerged as a significant figure in West Bengal's political landscape after being sworn in as a minister in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet. Representing the Ranibandh constituency in Bankura district, Tudu won his seat, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, by a substantial margin of over 52,000 votes, defeating the Trinamool Congress candidate. His election is indicative of the BJP's strong performance in the Jangalmahal region, where the party has increasingly gained support among tribal voters during the 2026 Assembly elections. Tudu's appointment is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to consolidate its tribal outreach in West Bengal, especially after a campaign focused on welfare delivery and tribal identity. Notably, Tudu, a graduate, has declared assets worth around ₹23 lakh (approximately $28,000 USD) and has no criminal cases registered against him. His relatively low profile compared to other BJP leaders underscores the party's reliance on grassroots tribal leaders in areas like Bankura, Purulia, and Jhargram, where support for the BJP has been steadily increasing.