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Bengal Gets First BJP CM: Suvendu Adhikari's Historic Oath-Taking

Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the first-ever BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal after the party's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi praised the massive public turnout at the event. BJP leaders expressed confidence that Adhikari will transform Bengal into "Sonar Bangla" under his leadership. The BJP won 207 seats while the TMC secured 80 seats in the elections.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as Bengal's First BJP CM

  • Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP CM
  • Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi praises public turnout
  • BJP won 207 seats in 2026 Assembly elections
  • TMC secured 80 seats after 15-year rule
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"Entire public has come out in large numbers": Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi on Bengal oath-taking

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi says public came out in large numbers for the historic event.

"Entire public has come out in large numbers - Dinesh Trivedi"

Kolkata, May 9

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday said that the "public has come out in large numbers" ahead of the oath-taking of Suvendu Adhikari as the first-ever Chief Minister of West Bengal.

"When India became independent and the independence that Shyama Prasad Mukherjee had seen, in a real sense, today Bengal is getting that independence and has got it, and that is why today the entire public has come out in large numbers...This is the result of the hard work of BJP workers and Union Home Minister Amit Shah," he told ANI.

Suvendu Adhikari, who was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal, is set to take oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister today.

BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to Suvendu Adhikari after he was named the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal and is poised to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the State, following the party's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar expressed confidence that West Bengal would transform into "Sonar Bangla" under Adhikari's leadership.

"I am very happy. Under the leadership of Suvendu da, we will turn Bengal into 'Sonar Bangla'. This achievement is the result of everyone's contribution," Majumdar said.

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul termed Adhikari a "very apt" choice for the post, asserting that he had fought tirelessly both inside and outside the Assembly over the past five years.

"We are extremely happy that Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected by 207 BJP MLAs. He is the most suitable choice because of the way he has fought for the last five years, both inside and outside the Assembly. Who could be a better choice than Suvendu Adhikari? All 207 MLAs have to work round the clock. There is no time to relax. In the next five years, we must deliver what West Bengal did not receive in the last 50 years," she said.

BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's indeed a historic moment for Bengal! After 15 years of TMC rule, people have voted for change. Hope Suvendu Adhikari works for the poor and farmers. But I also hope he doesn't forget the cultural identity of Bengal.
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James A
Interesting to see how democracy plays out in India. A state that voted for one party for 15 years now chooses another. Let's see if the new leadership can bring actual development or if it's just more of the same.
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Vikram M
207 seats is a massive mandate! The people of Bengal have clearly rejected the old politics of appeasement. Now the real work begins - infrastructure, jobs, and law and order. Suvendu ji, the expectations are sky high!
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Sarah B
Happy for the people of Bengal who have exercised their democratic right. But I worry about the increasing polarization in Indian politics. Hope the new government focuses on unity and good governance rather than dividing people.
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Kavya N
"Sonar Bangla" - that's a beautiful vision! But I hope it's not just words. We need real change in education, healthcare, and employment. Let's give them time but also hold them accountable. 🙏
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David E
A 207-80 seat difference is

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