POLIQ
West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's First BJP CM
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, 2026, marking a historic shift as the state gets its first BJP-led government. Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy at a grand ceremony held at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Grounds. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other senior BJP leaders attended the landmark event. Five additional cabinet ministers also took their oaths alongside Adhikari.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's ninth Chief Minister on May 9, 2026.
This marks the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a government in West Bengal.
The BJP secured 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, ending Trinamool Congress's 15-year tenure.
The oath ceremony, administered by Governor R. N. Ravi, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders.
WHY IT MATTERS
This significant political transition in West Bengal concludes a prolonged period of Trinamool Congress dominance, signaling a major realignment of political power in a key eastern state and potentially influencing national political dynamics.