Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) took the oath of office as the chief minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026 [1].
The event marks a historic political shift in the region, as the Bharatiya Janata Party has never held the state's top executive office since India's independence [4].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [2]. This venue served as the backdrop for the formal transition of power following a decisive victory for the BJP in the state elections [5]. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior party ministers attended the ceremony to witness the formation of the new government [6].
Adhikari was sworn in alongside five ministers [2]. The ceremony was attended by thousands of BJP supporters who gathered at the parade ground to celebrate the electoral win [6].
The transition follows the resignation of the previous government led by Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress [3]. The BJP's victory allows the party to establish its first administration in West Bengal, ending decades of rule by other political entities [5].
Security remained tight throughout the event in Kolkata as the new administration officially assumed control of the state's governance [2].
“Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) took the oath of office as the chief minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026”
The installation of Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister represents a fundamental realignment of power in West Bengal. By securing its first-ever government in the state, the BJP has broken a long-standing electoral barrier in a region previously dominated by the Left Front and the Trinamool Congress, potentially altering the political landscape of eastern India.
