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Goa CM Hails BJP Govt in Bengal, Says "People's Government" Will Deliver Good Governance

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and new West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on the formation of the BJP government in the state. Sawant stated that a "people's government" had been formed and that the BJP's "double-engine government" would work for development and good governance. Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule, after the BJP secured a historic victory with 207 seats. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top BJP leaders including PM Modi, Amit Shah, and several chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.

Key Points: Goa CM Hails New BJP Government in West Bengal

  • Goa CM Pramod Sawant hails new BJP government in Bengal
  • Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as 9th CM, ending TMC's 15-year rule
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah attend swearing-in ceremony
  • BJP won 207 seats in 2026 Bengal assembly elections
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Goa CM hails BJP govt formation in Bengal, says "people's government" will deliver good governance

Goa CM Pramod Sawant congratulates PM Modi, Amit Shah, and new Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, saying the BJP's "double-engine government" will focus on development and good governance.

"A people's government has been formed here, the BJP's double engine government will work for the people, for infrastructure development, for good governance. - Pramod Sawant"

Kolkata, May 9

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the formation of the new government in the state, stating that a "people's government" had been formed and that the BJP's "double-engine government" would work towards development and good governance.

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata after attending the swearing-in ceremony, Sawant expressed confidence that the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal would focus on infrastructure development and public welfare.

"I congratulate Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. I congratulate Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A people's government has been formed here, the BJP's double engine government will work for the people, for infrastructure development, for good governance," Sawant said.

Earlier in the day, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) 15-year rule in the state.

Along with Adhikari, senior BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik also took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kolkata.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, among several other senior party leaders.

Chief Ministers from various BJP-ruled states also attended the event, including Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Modi also met the families of slain BJP workers Debasish Mondal, Soumitra Ghoshal and Ananda Paul.

Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal by Governor RN Ravi at a grand ceremony in Kolkata attended by Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior BJP leaders.

The BJP secured a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in the state. The TMC secured 80 seats in the elections.

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
Let's see if they actually deliver. BJP talks big about development but in states like Karnataka and Rajasthan, the promises remain unfulfilled. I hope Bengal doesn't become another experiment like Maharashtra or Gujarat.
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James A
Interesting to see Indian federal politics from abroad. The 'double engine' concept is unique - having the same party at state and center seems efficient for governance. Hope it works for Bengal.
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Rohit P
Sawant coming to attend shows BJP's strong internal coordination. But I have one concern: will Suvendu Adhikari be able to heal the deep political divisions in Bengal? The violence against TMC supporters is troubling. Good governance should include everyone, not just BJP workers.
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Sarah B
A peaceful transfer of power is always good for democracy. But the margin of 207 vs 80 seats suggests this wasn't just a change, but a rejection of Mamata Banerjee's divisive politics. The real test is how the new government handles development in rural areas.
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Kavya N
The PM meeting families of slain workers is a nice gesture, but what about the families of TMC supporters who were killed in political violence? Justice should be equal for all. Bengal needs healing, not more political polarization.

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