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West Bengal BJP Hails Mandate for Democracy, Adhikari Set to Take Oath

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya hailed the election of Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party, calling it a victory for democracy. Bhattacharya stated that the people of West Bengal have uprooted the "jungle raj" of the previous government. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar expressed confidence that Bengal would transform into "Sonar Bangla" under Adhikari's leadership. Adhikari is set to take oath as Chief Minister on the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Key Points: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to Be West Bengal CM After Historic Win

  • Suvendu Adhikari elected BJP Legislative Party leader
  • Samik Bhattacharya hails mandate against 'jungle raj'
  • Mamata Banerjee invited to swearing-in ceremony
  • 207 BJP MLAs unanimously chose Adhikari
  • Oath coincides with Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary
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"People of West Bengal have uprooted, thrown away reign of jungle raj": Samik Bhattacharya after BJP's victory

BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya says people uprooted 'jungle raj' as Suvendu Adhikari is set to become West Bengal CM. Party leaders hail the mandate.

"The people of West Bengal have uprooted and thrown away the reign of jungle raj. This is the victory of democracy. - Samik Bhattacharya"

Kolkata, May 9

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya has hailed the election of Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the state and said that the formation of a BJP government in West Bengal was the dream of millions of party workers.

Speaking to ANI, Bhattacharya on Friday said, "This was not just our dream, it was the dream of millions of BJP workers. On the land of Shyama Prasad, a government of Shyama Prasad is going to be formed. The Chief Minister will take oath. There can hardly be a bigger moment in our lives than this."

Calling it a mandate for democracy, he said, "The people of West Bengal have uprooted and thrown away the reign of jungle raj. This is the victory of democracy."

He further added that former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had been invited to the swearing-in ceremony as per protocol.

Suvendu Adhikari was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal and is set to take an oath as the Chief Minister on Saturday.

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.

Adhikari is scheduled to take the oath on today, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

- ANI

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Priya S
The timing of the oath on Tagore's birth anniversary is symbolic, but I hope it's not just optics. Mamata Banerjee did bring some good schemes like Kanyashree, but the governance had become too centralized and violent. Let's give Adhikari a chance, but we must hold him accountable too.
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Michael C
As an outsider looking in, it's fascinating to see how Bengal's politics has shifted. The "jungle raj" rhetoric is divisive, but the mandate is clear. I just hope the new government focuses on development and communal harmony, not just political vendetta.
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Vikram M
207 MLAs! That's a massive mandate. But I'm skeptical about immediate promises—developing Bengal in 5 years after 50 years of neglect is a tall order. The real test will be in tackling unemployment and industrial revival. Let's see if they can walk the talk. 🤞
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Sarah B
I'm from the US but follow Indian politics closely. The violence during previous elections was concerning. If BJP can bring peace and prosperity, that's great. But "jungle raj" is a loaded term—let's hope they govern with dignity and don't repeat the same mistakes.
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Kavya N
Watching from a distance, I'm cautiously optimistic. Suvendu Adhikari is a seasoned politician who knows Bengal's pulse. But BJP's track record in other states on minority rights worries me. Let's see if they prioritize development over polarization. 🙏

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