Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh took the oath as a minister in the newly formed West Bengal government today.
This appointment marks a historic shift in the region's political landscape, as it represents the first time the BJP has formed a government in West Bengal. The transition follows the 2026 state elections, ending years of opposition for the party in the state.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Dilip Ghosh was among the group of ministers sworn into the Council of Ministers under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Reports on the exact number of ministers sworn in alongside the Chief Minister vary. The Free Press Journal said that five ministers took the oath, including Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik [1]. However, the Morung Express said that four other members of the state Council of Ministers were sworn in [2].
The event marks the formal beginning of the Suvendu Adhikari-led administration. The ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground served as the public debut of the new cabinet, signaling the party's intent to implement its legislative agenda in the state.
Ghosh, a prominent figure within the party's state organization, enters the cabinet as part of a strategic alignment of leadership to manage the state's governance. The new government assumes power during a period of significant political transition for West Bengal.
“Dilip Ghosh took the oath as a minister in the newly formed West Bengal government.”
The formation of this government represents a fundamental realignment of power in West Bengal, moving the state from long-term opposition to a BJP-led executive. By appointing senior figures like Dilip Ghosh to the cabinet, the administration is consolidating its organizational strength to ensure a stable transition and the implementation of party policies at the state level.
