Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, 2026 [1].
The appointment marks a historic political shift in the state. For the first time, the BJP has secured a majority in the West Bengal assembly elections, ending previous administrations and establishing a new governing mandate [1, 5].
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. local time [2]. The event will take place at the state secretariat in Kolkata [3, 4].
Adhikari's ascension to the office follows the party's recent electoral success [5]. The transition is expected to draw significant attention as the BJP assumes control of the state's executive branch for the first time since the state's formation.
Security and logistical arrangements have been finalized at the Kolkata secretariat to accommodate the ceremony [3]. The event signifies the formal transfer of power to the BJP-led government [1, 2].
“Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of West Bengal”
The installation of Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister represents a fundamental realignment of power in West Bengal. By securing the first BJP-led government in the state's history, the party has broken a long-standing political stronghold, potentially altering the legislative and social policy trajectory of the region.
