BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari taking the oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal in a ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata, on May 9, 2026.
BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday (May 9, 2026), heading the first BJP Government in the State.
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Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled States and senior BJP leaders.
The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule in the state.
Published – May 09, 2026 12:02 pm IST
