Suvendu Adhikari took the oath of office as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal during a ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground [1, 2].
The transition marks a historic shift in regional power, ending more than a decade of control by the Trinamool Congress and establishing the BJP's first government in the state [2].
During the event in Kolkata, Agnimitra Paul (BJP) was sworn in as a minister alongside other key figures, including Dilip Ghosh [1, 2]. The new administration assumes power following a decisive victory in the 2026 state elections, where the BJP won 207 seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly [1].
This electoral outcome concludes 15 years of rule by the Trinamool Congress [2]. The ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground served as the formal installation of the new cabinet, signaling a total overhaul of the state's executive leadership [1, 2].
Supporters gathered at the parade ground to witness the swearing-in of Adhikari and his ministers, a move that formalizes the party's control over the state's administrative machinery [1]. The appointment of Paul and Ghosh to ministerial roles indicates the party's strategy for governing the region following their legislative landslide [1, 2].
“Suvendu Adhikari took the oath of office as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal”
The installation of a BJP government in West Bengal represents a significant political realignment in eastern India. By securing a massive majority of 207 seats, the party has moved from a position of opposition to absolute control, ending the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress. This shift likely signals a change in state policy and administrative priorities under Suvendu Adhikari's leadership.
