The first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will hold its swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata on May 9, 2026 [1].
This transition marks a historic political shift in the state, as the BJP prepares to install its first administration following the 2026 West Bengal assembly election results [3].
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. [2]. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the event, along with several union ministers [2]. Suvendu Adhikari, the prospective chief minister, will be among the BJP leaders taking the oath of office [1].
Preparation for the government formation has already begun in the capital. "I will chair the legislative party meeting today," Amit Shah said [2].
The event follows a period of significant political turnover. According to reports, the ceremony will formally install the newly elected BJP legislators, and their chosen chief minister, to lead the state [3].
High-level coordination between the central government and the state-elect has been a priority. "PM Modi will attend the oath-taking ceremony tomorrow," a Hindustan Times report said [1]. The presence of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister underscores the importance the BJP attaches to its first victory in West Bengal.
“The first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will hold its swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata on May 9, 2026.”
The establishment of the first BJP government in West Bengal represents a major breach of a long-standing political stronghold. By securing the state and installing Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister, the BJP expands its administrative control in eastern India, potentially altering the regional power balance and the implementation of central government policies in the state.
