Suvendu Adhikari is an Indian politician from the state of West Bengal. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has served as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Adhikari was previously associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and played a significant role in the party's rise in the state. Born on December 15, 1970, Suvendu Adhikari comes from a politically active family. He has held various positions in the government, including Minister of Transport and Minister of Irrigation. His political career has been marked by his influence in the Purba Medinipur district.