Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) was sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday during a ceremony in Kolkata [1].
This transition marks a historic shift in the state's political landscape, as Adhikari becomes the first person from the Bharatiya Janata Party to lead the West Bengal government [1]. The change follows a BJP victory in the assembly elections, ending years of previous political dominance in the region [3].
The swearing-in took place at the Brigade Parade Ground, a site often used for major political gatherings in the city [1, 2]. Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari [1].
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony to witness the formation of the new government [1]. The event served as the formal commencement of the state's first BJP-led administration [3].
Security was heightened at the Brigade Parade Ground to accommodate the high-profile attendees, and the crowds gathered for the occasion [2]. The ceremony was broadcast live, highlighting the national significance of the leadership change in one of India's most populous states [2, 3].
“Suvendu Adhikari becomes the first person from the Bharatiya Janata Party to lead the West Bengal government.”
The appointment of Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister signifies a major ideological shift for West Bengal. By establishing the first BJP government in the state's history, the party has successfully penetrated a stronghold previously held by opposing political forces, potentially altering the balance of power in eastern India.
