Kolkata Police Unfollows Mamata on X, Starts Following Modi-Shah After Suvendu Takes Charge

Kolkata: After the change of government in West Bengal, its effect is now visible on social media also. Shortly after Subhendu Adhikari became the Chief Minister, a major change was seen in the official X account of Kolkata Police. The police handle unfollowed Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, while started following Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and several BJP leaders. Screenshots of this change quickly went viral on social media and after this the political debate also intensified.

Is it just a social media change or a bigger political signal?

Political experts are not considering this as just a social media activity. He says that after Trinamool Congress was in power in the state for a long time, now the administrative machinery also seems to be trying to keep pace with the new government. BJP supporters described it as “the beginning of a new era”, while the opposition camp termed it a sign of institutional tilt with the change of power.

Why did the discussion increase after Adhikari became CM?

This time BJP registered a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections and secured 207 seats. After this, Shubhendu Adhikari was elected the leader of the legislative party and took oath as the chief minister. This is the first BJP government in Bengal, hence every political and administrative change is being watched with special attention.

Why is Mamata Banerjee's defeat being considered a big shock?

Mamata Banerjee not only lost the election but also lost her traditional strong seat Bhawanipur. The leader who defeated him is the same Subhendu Adhikari, who was once counted among his most trusted allies in the Trinamool Congress. Political analysts believe that this change in the politics of Bengal is not limited to just changing the government but is creating new equations in the entire power structure.

Is the effect visible at the administrative level also?

After the election results, news of many changes in the state administration has also come to light. Some senior advisers and former officials have left their posts. In such a situation, the change in the social media account of Kolkata Police is being considered a part of that broader change.

How was the reaction on social media?

Different opinions of people were seen regarding this issue on X and other platforms. Some users said that it is important for government institutions to remain politically impartial, while some people called such changes a normal process after the coming of a new government. Many posts and screenshots also went viral, in which the new following list of Kolkata Police was shown. 

How big a change is this in Bengal politics?

The defeat of Trinamool Congress, which was in power for almost one and a half decade, and the formation of the first BJP government is being considered a major change in national politics. Now the focus is on how big changes the new government makes at the administrative and political level. The change in the social media account of Kolkata Police has currently become the most talked about picture of that new era.