Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata [1, 2].
The ceremony marks the formation of the first BJP-led government in the state's history. This transition ends 15 years of rule by the Trinamool Congress [3, 4].
Dilip Ghosh (BJP) was sworn in as a minister during the event [1, 2]. The ceremony took place amid significant security and public attention at the historic Kolkata grounds [2, 5].
Reports on the total size of the initial cabinet vary. Some sources said that Adhikari took the oath along with five other members of the Council of Ministers [4, 6]. Other reports said a total of five ministers were sworn in, including the Chief Minister [1].
The government formation follows the recent state elections and a period of post-poll volatility [5]. The event was attended by high-ranking party officials as the new administration prepares to take over the state executive functions [2, 5].
The appointment of Dilip Ghosh to the cabinet signals a consolidation of party leadership within the new state government. The administration now faces the immediate task of stabilizing the region following the electoral shift [5].
“This transition ends 15 years of rule by the Trinamool Congress.”
The establishment of a BJP government in West Bengal represents a major political shift in Eastern India. By breaking the long-term hold of the Trinamool Congress, the BJP has successfully expanded its governance footprint into a state previously resistant to its platform, potentially altering the regional balance of power and administrative priorities in the state.
