Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari addresses the reporters on Monday. (Photo: Screengrab from ANI Video)

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari Monday expressed confidence that the party would form the next government in West Bengal, owing to strong Hindu consolidation, even as the counting for the assembly election 2026 was underway.

“This time, there is Hindu consolidation, and the way Muslims used to vote for the Trinamool Congress. They have not done that this time. Some votes have gone to the pro-Muslim party. The BJP has also received some in small amounts.…