Chandranath Rath, the close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari who was shot dead in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, had travelled an unusual path — from serving in the Indian Air Force to becoming one of the opposition leader’s most trusted political associates.
Chandranath Rath, 41, originally hailed from Chandipur in Purba Medinipur district.
From Air Force Veteran To Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide: Who Was Chandranath Rath?
May 6, 2026 | 8:38 PM
