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New Bengal Cabinet Oath on May 9 with PM Modi and HM Shah Present

The new BJP-led West Bengal cabinet will be sworn in on May 9 at the Brigade Parade Ground, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending. State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya confirmed the date, which coincides with Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary on the Bengali calendar. Bhattacharya refused to comment on the Chief Minister candidate but emphasized zero tolerance for post-poll violence and revenge politics. The Election Commission has also directed strict action to prevent violence following election results.

Key Points: New Bengal Cabinet to Take Oath on May 9 with PM Modi

  • Oath ceremony on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground
  • PM Modi and Amit Shah to attend
  • No comment on CM candidate
  • Meeting with Chief Secretary on post-poll violence
  • Zero tolerance for revenge politics
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New Bengal cabinet to take oath on May 9 in presence of PM Modi, HM Shah: State BJP chief

BJP-led West Bengal cabinet swearing-in ceremony on May 9, with PM Modi and Amit Shah attending. State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya confirms details.

"Be it the Trinamool Congress, CPI-M, or any other party, not a single incident involving forceful takeover of party offices and hoisting of BJP flags there will be tolerated. - Samik Bhattacharya"

Kolkata, May 6

The new Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in West Bengal will take oath on May 9 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP's West Bengal president and Rajya Sabha member Samik Bhattacharya said on Wednesday.

Speaking to mediapersons, Bhattacharya said May 9 was chosen for the swearing-in ceremony as the day coincides with the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore according to the Bengali calendar.

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Brigade Parade Ground.

However, Bhattacharya refused to comment on who would become the Chief Minister of the first BJP-led government in West Bengal since Independence.

On Wednesday, Bhattacharya also visited the state secretariat, Nabanna, along with BJP's central observer for West Bengal Sunil Bansal and party Lok Sabha members from the state Jyotirmoy Mahato and Saumitra Khan for a meeting with Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala.

The meeting focused on two key issues.

The first was preparedness for the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet.

The second, and more crucial issue, was the steps being taken by the administration, which remains under the supervision of the Election Commission of India (ECI), to prevent incidents of post-poll violence in the state.

Bhattacharya has already sent a strong message to party workers that the leadership will not tolerate any politics of revenge following the change of regime in West Bengal.

"Be it the Trinamool Congress, CPI-M, or any other party, not a single incident involving forceful takeover of party offices and hoisting of BJP flags there will be tolerated. The party will take strict disciplinary action against anyone found involved in such activities. At the same time, I urge the administration to take stringent action against the guilty without considering their party affiliations," Bhattacharya said earlier in the day.

The ECI has already directed the West Bengal Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police and the CAPFs deployed in the state to ensure zero tolerance towards post-poll violence.

The directive from the ECI came following reports of several incidents of violence reported from different parts of the state since Monday evening after the declaration of the West Bengal Assembly election results.

- IANS

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Sneha F
I am cautiously optimistic. On one hand, Bengal needs new governance and an end to political violence. On the other hand, I'm worried about communal harmony. Hope the BJP leadership keeps their promise of zero tolerance for revenge politics. The message to workers is good, but implementation is key. Let's see how the first 100 days go.
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Kavya N
Brigade Parade Ground swearing-in is iconic! That's where Mamata held her huge rallies, and now BJP will take charge there. Poetic justice in politics. But I'm really concerned about the reports of violence since results came out. Both sides need to calm down. Bhattacharya's warning is necessary, but will it reach the ground workers? Let's wait and watch.
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Amitabh D
As a Bengali, I feel this is a new chapter. Tagore's birth anniversary for oath is a smart move, but I hope they also honor Netaji and other Bengali icons. My biggest concern is whether this government will prioritize industrial growth and jobs for our youth, or just focus on Hindutva agenda. Development must come first!
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Jessica F
Interesting to see this from afar. The zero-tolerance message on post-poll violence is exactly what a democracy needs. But I'm skeptical about how independent the administration remains with ECI supervision. Will the new CM be able to balance development, security, and cultural sensitivities? Only time will tell. Hoping for the best for Bengal's people.
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Siddharth J
The secrecy around the CM candidate is intriguing. Could be a dark horse from within the party or a surprise pick from Delhi. But whoever it is, they need to hit

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