Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) took the oath of office and secrecy to lead the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal.
The transition marks a seismic shift in the region's political landscape, ending 15 years of rule by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Adhikari was sworn in alongside five ministers [1]. The new administration assumes power following a decisive victory in the West Bengal assembly election, where the BJP secured 207 seats [1]. This majority allows the party to implement its platform in a state that had long resisted its influence.
In contrast, the TMC suffered a significant defeat, falling to 80 seats [1]. The loss represents a major blow to Banerjee, who had maintained a stronghold on the state for over a decade.
The swearing-in ceremony formalizes the transfer of power in the state. While the BJP celebrates its historic entry into the West Bengal executive, the TMC now moves into the role of the primary opposition party.
“BJP formed its first government in West Bengal”
The establishment of a BJP government in West Bengal breaks a long-standing political deadlock in eastern India. By securing a substantial majority of 207 seats, the BJP has shifted the balance of power away from the TMC, potentially altering the state's approach to governance and its relationship with the central government.
