Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal after the BJP's electoral victory [1].
The transition marks a significant political shift in the region, as the BJP's win ends 15 years [7] of rule by the Trinamool Congress. This change of power follows a unanimous decision by the BJP's state unit to select Adhikari as its legislative leader and chief ministerial candidate [3, 4].
Adhikari is scheduled for a swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026 [2, 5], at 11 a.m. [5]. The event will take place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [4, 5].
As part of the government formation process, Adhikari is slated to meet with Governor RN Ravi at Lok Bhawan in Kolkata [1, 4]. The meeting is a formal step in the transition before the official ceremony on Saturday.
BJP leadership, including Amit Shah, has been involved in the process of meeting newly elected MLAs to finalize the government structure [6]. The party's victory allows them to move forward with the appointment of Adhikari to lead the state administration [3, 7].
“Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal”
The appointment of Suvendu Adhikari signifies a total realignment of power in West Bengal, shifting the state from a long-term Trinamool Congress stronghold to BJP control. By selecting a legislative leader unanimously, the BJP aims to establish a stable mandate to implement its policy agenda and dismantle the previous administration's 15-year influence.
