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Suvendu Adhikari has officially been sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal, leading the state's first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. The ceremony is administered by Governor R.N. Raviat the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J.P. Nadda and several senior NDA leaders attended the ceremony. Alongside him five senior BJP leaders were inducted into the initial cabinet, representing a strategic mix of regional and social demographics.
Historic Day for BJP in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari officially became the Chief Minister of West Bengal after taking oath on Saturday, May, 9th 2026 in in Kolkata on the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (Tagore Jayanti), signaling a focus on Bengali cultural identity. The swearing-in ceremony was organised at Brigade Parade Ground amid massive celebrations by BJP supporters across the state. The BJP’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections ended decades of dominance by regional parties like TMC in Bengal politics. Party workers described the moment as the beginning of a “new era” for the state.
PM Modi and Top NDA Leaders Attend Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP national president J.P. Nadda attended the oath-taking ceremony along with several chief ministers and NDA leaders. Large crowds gathered at the venue as supporters waved BJP flags and celebrated the party’s historic win. Tight security arrangements were made across Kolkata due to the presence of several high-profile political leaders.
Several BJP Leaders Sworn In as Cabinet Ministers
Along with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, multiple BJP MLAs also took oath as cabinet ministers. Although the full cabinet is expected to be expanded in phases, five key leaders were sworn in today to form the core of the new administration. Leaders belong from different regions including North Bengal, South Bengal and Junglemahal to ensure balanced regional representation.
List of Cabinet Ministers (Inaugural Batch):
| Name | Background / Profile |
| Suvendu Adhikari | as Chief Minister of West Bengal, |
| Dilip Ghosh | Former State President; key organizational strategist from Medinipur. |
| Agnimitra Paul | High-profile leader and fashion designer-turned-politician. |
| Ashok Kirtania | Representing the Matua community, a crucial demographic in North 24 Parganas. |
| Nisith Pramanik | Former Union Minister of State, bringing central governance experience. |
| Kshudiram Tudu | Prominent tribal face representing the Jungle Mahal region. |
Suvendu Adhikari rose to prominence from the politically significant Nandigram region and later became one of the BJP’s strongest leaders in Bengal. Over the past few years, he played a key role in expanding the BJP’s presence across the state. His appointment as Chief Minister is expected to strengthen the BJP’s political position in eastern India ahead of future elections.
The newly formed BJP government is likely to hold its first cabinet meeting soon. the major announcements related to governance, infrastructure, investment and welfare schemes are expected in the coming days. The government is also expected to prioritise administrative reforms and economic development as BJP begins its first term in West Bengal.
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