Suvendu Adhikari Set to Move into Official CM House After 25 Years
A House for Suvendu Adhikari: After 25 years, Bengal CM may move into CM House
The Indian Express
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Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is preparing to move into Soujanya, a newly designated CM House in Alipore, Kolkata. This marks the first time in 25 years that the state will have an official residence for its Chief Minister, following a long period where previous CMs opted to stay in their own homes.
- 01Soujanya, located in Alipore, Kolkata, is being prepared as the new CM House, with logistics and security as key considerations.
- 02Previous CMs, including Jyoti Basu, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, and Mamata Banerjee, did not use a designated CM residence.
- 03The Soujanya complex, inaugurated by Mamata Banerjee in 2018, features modern amenities including a banquet hall and media center.
- 04Suvendu Adhikari currently resides in a flat at Chinar Park, which has been deemed insecure by intelligence agencies.
- 05The decision to move to Soujanya awaits Adhikari's approval, with alternative options being considered if he declines.
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Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is likely to transition to Soujanya, a government building in Alipore, Kolkata, as the official CM House. This move would be significant as it would mark the first time in 25 years that the state has a designated residence for its Chief Minister. The last CM to occupy an official residence was Jyoti Basu, who lived in Indira Bhavan until 2000. Since then, his successors, including Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Mamata Banerjee, opted to stay in their personal residences. The Soujanya complex, constructed by the Public Works Department, is equipped with modern facilities such as a banquet hall and a media center, making it suitable for official functions. Currently, Adhikari resides in a flat at Chinar Park, but security concerns have prompted state officials to recommend the move to Soujanya or Lok Bhavan. The final decision rests with Adhikari, who is expected to confirm his plans soon.
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The establishment of an official CM House may enhance the security and operational efficiency of the Chief Minister's office.
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