Kolkata, May 15 -- Former TMC leader Riju Dutta on Friday offered a surprisingly pragmatic, if not biting, take on the state's new administration.

Speaking from the perspective of a man suspended by his own party for acknowledging the opposition, Dutta's latest comments suggest a "wait and see" approach toward the BJP's debut at the helm in Kolkata.

Speaking to ANI, Dutta, once a fierce defender of the TMC, notably characterised the BJP's first-ever term in Bengal as a "honeymoon phase." While the political atmosphere remains charged, he cautioned critics against jumping the gun.

Dutta pushed back against the idea of instant miracles, specifically referencing the Leader of the Opposition turned key strategist. "Suvendu Adhikari is not ...