A new cabinet took the oath of office and secrecy at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata today to form West Bengal's first BJP government.
This transition marks a historic shift in the state's political landscape. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive majority in the 294-member [1] state assembly election, ending years of rule by the Trinamool Congress.
The Governor of West Bengal administered the oath to the incoming leadership. Among those sworn in were designated ministers Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, and Nishit Pramanik [2].
Reports on the exact size of the initial cabinet vary. The Times of India said five ministers took the oath [3], while News18 said three specific ministers took office [2].
The ceremony served as the official commencement of the new administration's term. The event was attended by a wide range of guests, including industrial leaders, and artists [4].
This government formation follows the resignation of the previous administration led by Mamata Banerjee. The BJP now holds the mandate to govern the state from its new base of power in the legislative assembly.
“The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive majority in the 294-member state assembly election.”
The establishment of the first BJP government in West Bengal signifies a major realignment of power in eastern India. By capturing a decisive majority in the 294-seat assembly, the party has dismantled a long-standing political stronghold of the Trinamool Congress, potentially altering the state's administrative priorities and its relationship with the central government.
