Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) was sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata [1].
The transition marks a significant political shift in the region, ending the 15-year administration of Mamata Banerjee [1]. This victory establishes the BJP's first government in the state, signaling a realignment of power in one of India's most populous states.
The oath-taking ceremony took place at 11 a.m. on May 9, 2026 [2], with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance [1]. The event served as a formal installation of Adhikari following a landslide victory for his party in the state assembly elections.
According to election data, the BJP won 207 seats in the West Bengal assembly election [3]. Adhikari himself secured a victory in the Bhabanipur constituency with a margin of over 15,000 votes [4].
The ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground was attended by senior party leadership to witness the official transfer of power. The BJP's dominance in the assembly provides the new administration with a substantial mandate to implement its policy agenda across the state.
Adhikari's rise to the chief minister's office follows a period of intense political competition between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The scale of the seat count indicates a decisive shift in voter preference during the most recent election cycle [3].
“Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) was sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal”
The installation of Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister represents a historic break in West Bengal's political trajectory. By securing 207 seats, the BJP has not only ended a long-standing tenure by the Trinamool Congress but has also gained a legislative supermajority that may allow it to pass sweeping reforms without significant parliamentary opposition.
