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Bihar CM Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as Bengal's New Chief Minister

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on becoming West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. Choudhary expressed confidence that Adhikari's leadership would bring progress and good governance to the state. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in ensuring welfare schemes reach eligible citizens.

Key Points: Bihar CM Greets Suvendu Adhikari on Becoming Bengal CM

  • Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal CM
  • First BJP government in state
  • Ceremony held on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary
  • Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary attends and congratulates
  • New government promises progress and good governance
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Bihar CM greets Suvendu Adhikari on assuming office in Bengal​

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal's first BJP CM, marking a historic milestone.

"My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Suvendu Adhikari on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. - Samrat Choudhary"

Patna, May 9

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended his congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister, marking the first-ever BJP government in the state.​

Choudhary, who attended the ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, described the occasion as a historic milestone in the BJP's political journey.​

He said he had the opportunity to interact with party workers and leaders from across the country during the event, calling it a reflection of growing public trust, organisational strength, and nationalism.​

Congratulating Suvendu Adhikari, Choudhary expressed confidence that under his leadership, West Bengal would witness progress, good governance, and overall development.​

He also highlighted the role of Narendra Modi, stating that central welfare schemes would effectively reach eligible beneficiaries in the state.​

"My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Suvendu Adhikari on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am fully confident that under your leadership, West Bengal will reach new heights of progress, good governance, and overall development. At the same time, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the benefits of public welfare schemes will reach every eligible citizen of the state," he said.​

The swearing-in ceremony coincided with Pochishe Boishakh, the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.​

Tributes were paid to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore during the event, with leaders recalling his enduring vision and influence on India's cultural and intellectual life.​

"Rabindranath Tagore's timeless words have long stirred the conscience of the nation, and his vision continues to illuminate India's development journey," Choudhary said.​

Calling May 9, 2026, a day of profound significance, Choudhary said the moment would be remembered as the beginning of a new chapter marked by hope, dignity, and good governance.​

He also extended his best wishes to other BJP leaders sworn in as ministers, including Dilip Ghosh, Ashok Kirtaniya, Ksudiram Tudu, Nitish Pramanik, and others, expressing confidence that the new government would deliver security, prosperity, and public welfare for the people of the state.​

- IANS

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Priya S
A historic day indeed! Bihar CM reaching out to Bengal CM shows the BJP's strong front. But I hope this isn't just a political gimmick—the real test will be in governance, infrastructure, and creating jobs for the youth. Let's see if they can handle the chaos in the north Bengal tea gardens and the minority-sensitive areas. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Vikram M
Tagore's birth anniversary is the perfect day for a new beginning. His vision of a progressive Bengal aligns with the BJP's promise of development. But I'm a bit skeptical—will they actually implement the central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and PM-Kisan properly in Bengal? The previous government deliberately blocked these for years. Let's see if governance replaces politics.
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Rohit P
What a moment for Bengali pride! From being a state that was synonymous with violence and TMC goondagardi, now we have a dignified government. Suvendu Adhikari's journey from TMC to BJP was a masterstroke. But I worry about the linguistic and cultural identity—will they respect Bengali language and heritage like Tagore wanted? Or will we have Hindi imposition? Time will tell.
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James A
As someone who follows Indian politics from the US, this is a fascinating shift. Bengal was always seen as a leftist/TMC bastion, and now BJP has cracked it. The fact that the swearing-in was on Tagore's birth anniversary is poetic. I just hope they don't fall into the trap of divisive politics—unity and development should be the mantra. Best wishes to the new CM!
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Siddharth J

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