An NDA government has been formed in West Bengal for the first time [1], with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari taking office today.
This shift marks a historic political transition for the state, ending a long period without a BJP-led administration in the region [1], [2].
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar attended the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata on May 9, 2026 [1]. Pawar said the event was a joyful occasion and a significant milestone for the alliance [1].
"For the first time (in West Bengal), an NDA government is being formed. This is a very joyful occasion..." Pawar said [1].
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the ceremony, characterizing the start of his administration as a "historic dawn" for the state [2]. The event represents the first time the BJP has successfully established a government in West Bengal [2].
The atmosphere in Kolkata remained celebratory as leaders from across the NDA coalition gathered to witness the transition of power [1]. The new government aims to implement a vision described by Adhikari as the era of "Sonar Bangla" [2].
“"For the first time (in West Bengal), an NDA government is being formed."”
The establishment of the first-ever NDA government in West Bengal signifies a major breach in a long-standing political stronghold. By securing the state, the BJP and its allies have expanded their governance footprint into a region that has historically resisted their platform, potentially altering the electoral map of Eastern India.
