BJP supporters raise ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans outside Mamata Banerjee’s residence after CM Suvendu’s oath
The Statesman | 10 May 2026
Soon after the BJP’s historic takeover in West Bengal, BJP supporters gathered outside the Kalighat residence of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and raised “Jai Shri Ram” slogans following the swearing-in of the new state government.
The development came hours after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the state’s ninth chief minister at Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior BJP leaders.
According to local sources, a group of BJP workers and supporters, many of them riding motorcycles, assembled near Banerjee’s residence in Kalighat soon after the oath-taking ceremony concluded. The supporters allegedly raised slogans outside the residence, while some enthusiastic party workers gathered near the main gate.
Police personnel, who had already been deployed in the area, attempted to disperse the gathering and prevent supporters from moving closer to the residence. Subsequently, central forces were deployed in front of the house to ensure that the situation did not escalate and to maintain law and order in the locality.
Officials said the situation remained under control and no untoward incident was reported. Central force personnel were seen restricting movement near the residence and preventing supporters from approaching the area. Sources said security arrangements around the former chief minister’s residence were scaled down after the Assembly election results were declared and barricades outside the Kalighat house were removed. However, Banerjee continues to enjoy security cover entitled to a former chief minister.
Security deployment outside the residence of Abhishek Banerjee had also reportedly been reduced in recent days. Saturday’s incident nevertheless prompted authorities to strengthen security arrangements around the Trinamool Congress supremo’s residence amid apprehensions of possible tension in the area.