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Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal CM, Ends TMC's 15-Year Rule

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. BJP's Arun Singh welcomed the historic government formation under PM Modi's guidance. Five BJP leaders also took oath as ministers in the cabinet. The BJP secured a decisive mandate, winning 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Becomes West Bengal CM, BJP Ends TMC Rule

  • BJP forms first government in West Bengal
  • Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as 9th CM
  • Ends TMC's 15-year rule
  • PM Modi and top leaders attend ceremony
  • BJP won 207 seats in 2026 elections
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CM Suvendu Adhikari to drive West Bengal's development, says BJP's Arun Singh

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's 9th CM, marking BJP's first government in the state. PM Modi and top leaders attend ceremony.

"The BJP has formed its government in West Bengal for the first time under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Suvendu Adhikari will work for the development of West Bengal. - Arun Singh"

Ayodhya, May 10

National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh on Sunday welcomed his party's first-ever government formation in the state, saying it marks a historic milestone for the state under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The BJP has formed its government in West Bengal for the first time under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Suvendu Adhikari will work for the development of West Bengal."

Echoing similar thoughts, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday also expressed confidence that the new government would set benchmarks in development and good governance.

He congratulated Suvendu Adhikari and said the state will play a significant role in the Viksit Bharat journey.

The Chief Minister said the day was historic and that the BJP's spectacular victory represented the triumph of the resolve for a developed India by 2047.

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in the state. Five BJP leaders, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, also took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president JP Nadda and several senior leaders. Chief Ministers, including Manik Saha (Tripura), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam), Rekha Gupta (Delhi) and Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), were also present.

Adhikari was administered the oath by Governor RN Ravi at a grand ceremony in Kolkata.

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive mandate in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending the TMC's 15-year rule, which was reduced to 80 seats.

Adhikari had defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes and also retained the Nandigram Assembly seat.

- ANI

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Priya S
Historic indeed! After being in power for 15 years, TMC thought they were invincible. But people of Bengal have shown they want change — proper roads, schools, hospitals, and jobs. BJP's victory is a mandate against the jungle raj that Mamata allowed. However, I'm cautiously optimistic. The real test will be in the next 6 months — can this government actually deliver?
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Michael C
Interesting to see how Suvendu Adhikari manages the transition from being Mamata's right-hand man to now leading the opposition. There's a lot of hope riding on him, but we must remember Bengal is a complex state with deep-rooted issues — industrial decline, polarisation, and a culture of political violence. The real challenge isn't just winning elections; it's governing effectively.
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Sneha F
Happy to see Bengal finally getting a chance at real development under the Viksit Bharat vision. However, I feel the article is too celebratory. Let's not forget that Suvendu Adhikari was part of the TMC's mismanagement for years. He needs to clean his own house first before lecturing others. Also, 207 seats is huge — respect the mandate but also respect the 80 seats TMC still has. Democracy is about everyone.
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James A
Watching from the US, this is fascinating. Indian democracy keeps throwing surprises. Bengal was considered TMC's fortress, but people spoke. What matters now is governance — employment, infrastructure, and communal harmony. If Suvendu can deliver on those, this will be a model for other states. If not, it's just another change of guards. Time will tell.
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