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PM Modi Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as New West Bengal CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister, praising his deep connection with the people. Adhikari was sworn in at a ceremony in Kolkata attended by PM Modi and other BJP leaders. The BJP won a historic 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, ending TMC's 15-year rule. PM Modi also congratulated new ministers and met families of slain BJP workers.

Key Points: PM Modi Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as New WB CM

  • PM Modi congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on becoming WB CM
  • Adhikari sworn in as 9th Chief Minister in Kolkata
  • BJP won historic 207 seats in 2026 elections
  • PM also congratulated new ministers and met slain workers' families
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PM Modi congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM; wishes him 'fruitful tenure ahead'

PM Modi congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal CM, praises his grassroots connect, and wishes him a fruitful tenure.

"He has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters. - Narendra Modi"

Kolkata, May 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Prime Minister said that Suvendu Adhikari has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and has understood their aspirations from close quarters. PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes to him for a fruitful tenure ahead.

"Congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister. He has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters. My best wishes to him for a fruitful tenure ahead," PM Modi said on X.

The Prime Minister also congratulated Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik on taking oath as Ministers in the Government of West Bengal.

PM Modi said that these leaders have worked tirelessly at the grassroots and served the people. He expressed confidence that they will further strengthen West Bengal's development journey as Ministers and conveyed his best wishes to them.

"Congratulations to Dilip Ghosh Ji, Agnimitra Paul Ji, Ashok Kirtania Ji, Kshudiram Tudu Ji and Nisith Pramanik Ji on taking oath as Ministers in the Government of West Bengal. These leaders have worked tirelessly at the grassroots and served people. I am confident they will further strengthen West Bengal's development journey as Ministers. My best wishes," he said.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, the Prime Minister 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 not get too excited. Adhikari switched sides from TMC to BJP. Will he really be different? Actions matter more than words. But yes, PM Modi's support is welcome. Let's see how Bengal transforms in the next 5 years.
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James A
Impressive that PM Modi personally attended the swearing-in. Shows how important Bengal is for national politics. But I hope the new government focuses on unemployment and education, not just political vendetta.
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Vikram M
I'm cautiously optimistic. The TMC had become arrogant and corrupt. But Suvendu has his own past with TMC. Let's hope he has learned from mistakes and works for all communities in Bengal. The real test begins now.
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Sarah B
Happy to see a peaceful transition of power in a democracy. PM Modi's gesture is classy. But the real work starts now - 207 seats is a huge mandate. Bengal needs jobs, healthcare and better law & order. 🤞
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Kavya N
As a Bengali, I hope this government respects our cultural identity and language. Development is needed but so is preserving what makes Bengal special. Let's give them a chance but stay watchful. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Michael C
Historic win for BJP in Bengal. Suv

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