Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday [1].
The appointment marks a historic political shift in the state, as it is the first time a BJP leader has held the office of chief minister [3].
The ceremony is scheduled for May 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. [1], [2]. The event will take place at the state secretariat in Kolkata [4].
Senior leadership from the BJP are expected to attend the proceedings. This includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah [5].
Adhikari's ascent to the office follows a victory for the BJP in the West Bengal legislative assembly election [6]. The party's success in the polls paved the way for Adhikari to be elected as the leader who will now lead the state government [6].
The swearing-in marks the formal transition of power in one of India's most politically contested regions. The presence of the prime minister and home minister underscores the national importance the BJP places on its new administration in West Bengal [5].
Security and logistical arrangements have been finalized at the state secretariat to accommodate the high-profile guests, and the official oath-taking process [4].
“Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 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 state's highest executive office for the first time, the BJP has broken a long-standing political stronghold, potentially altering the electoral landscape of eastern India and strengthening the party's regional influence.
