BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari left his residence on May 9, 2026, to be sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal [1].
The transition marks a historic shift in the state's political landscape. Adhikari is set to become the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal [1], ending the 15-year tenure of Mamata Banerjee [3].
The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [2, 4]. This venue serves as the center for the formation of the state's first BJP-led government [3, 5].
Adhikari was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party following the assembly elections [3, 5]. Along with the new chief minister, five ministers will be sworn into office during the ceremony [6].
The event follows a period of significant political volatility. The new administration takes over after a long era of Trinamool Congress rule, signaling a change in governance and policy direction for the region [3, 5].
Security remains a priority at the Brigade Parade Ground as the new government assumes power. The ceremony represents the culmination of the BJP's efforts to establish a foothold in the state's executive leadership [1, 4].
“Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal”
The appointment of Suvendu Adhikari represents a fundamental realignment of power in West Bengal. By replacing a 15-year Trinamool Congress administration with the state's first BJP-led government, the political center of gravity shifts toward the national ruling party, likely altering the relationship between the state government and the central administration in New Delhi.
