Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister on May 9, 2026 [1].
The transition marks a historic political shift in the region. It establishes the first BJP government in the state after 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule [2].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [3]. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event to witness the formation of the new government [3].
Adhikari, the BJP legislature party leader, took the oath of office alongside five cabinet ministers [4]. The event served as the formal commencement of the BJP's administration in West Bengal [2].
This victory represents a significant change in the state's governance structure. The BJP has sought to establish a foothold in West Bengal for years, a goal realized through this transition of power [2].
“Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister”
The establishment of a BJP government in West Bengal disrupts a long-standing political hegemony and signals a broader shift in the electoral landscape of eastern India. By ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, the BJP has successfully penetrated one of its most challenging strongholds, potentially altering the state's administrative priorities and its relationship with the central government.
