Suvendu Adhikari is set to take the oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister on May 9, 2026 [1].
The transition marks a historic political shift in the state, ending the 15-year tenure of Mamata Banerjee. This change in leadership follows a successful election cycle where the BJP secured enough seats to form a government [2].
Adhikari was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party [3]. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. [1] at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [4].
On Friday, Amit Shah announced Suvendu Adhikari as the next CM of West Bengal, Shah said [5]. The event is expected to draw significant crowds as the party formalizes its control over the state administration.
The appointment follows a period of intense electoral competition. By securing the legislature party leadership, Adhikari now leads the effort to implement the BJP's governance agenda in a region previously dominated by the Trinamool Congress [2].
Security remains a priority at the Brigade Parade Ground as the new administration takes over. The ceremony serves as the final step in the government formation process after the party's victory at the polls [4].
“Suvendu Adhikari is set to take the oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister”
The ascension of Suvendu Adhikari to the Chief Minister's office represents the first time the BJP has held executive power in West Bengal. This shift ends a long period of Trinamool Congress dominance and signals a significant realignment of power in eastern India, potentially streamlining policy coordination between the state government and the central government in New Delhi.
