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Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal's First BJP CM, PM Modi Attends

Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a historic political shift in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several top BJP leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata. Adhikari won both the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats, defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by a margin of 15,105 votes. The BJP secured 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal BJP Chief Minister

  • Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP CM
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah, and top leaders attend ceremony
  • Adhikari won both Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats
  • BJP secured 207 seats, ending TMC's 15-year rule
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Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister; PM Modi, Amit Shah, top leaders attend

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister with PM Modi, Amit Shah, and top leaders attending the ceremony in Kolkata.

"BJP has won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections - Election Commission of India"

Kolkata, May 9

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, attended the swearing-in ceremony.

BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to 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.

On May 4, Suvendu Adhikari established a dominant position in two of West Bengal's most-watched constituencies, Bhabanipur and Nandigram, winning them both.

Figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the 20th and final round of counting in Bhabanipur show Adhikari winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a substantial margin of 15,105 votes.

Simultaneously, he also won the Nandigram assembly seat. According to the data displayed on the ECI official website. Suvendu Adhikari secured 1,27,301 votes at the conclusion of the 19th and final round.

Adhikari significantly widened his lead in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency on Monday night, surging ahead of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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.

West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66% polling in Phase-ll of the Assembly elections. In phase I, the poll participation was 93.19%, taking the combined poll percentage to 92.47%.

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results have led to a dramatic political shift, ending Mamata Banerjee's long dominance and bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power with a commanding 206 seats. This marks a major blow to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which secured only 80 seats, a steep decline from its previous stronghold.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, West Bengal gets a government that will focus on development and security. Mamata didi's 15 years were full of appeasement and corruption. The people have shown they want real change. Congratulations to all BJP workers who worked day and night! 🙏
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Vikram M
I am happy for the change, but I hope Suvendu Adhikari focuses on real issues like unemployment and industrial growth in Bengal. We need jobs for our youth, not just political drama. Let's see if he can match the development of other BJP-ruled states.
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James A
Interesting to see this political shift from abroad. 207 seats is a landslide victory. PM Modi's presence at the ceremony sends a strong message about BJP's commitment to Bengal's development. The world is watching how this changes the eastern corridor of India.
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Rohit P
Suvendu Adhikari winning both Bhabanipur and Nandigram against Mamata Banerjee herself - that's a statement! Democracy has prevailed in Bengal. Now the real work begins - law and order, infrastructure, and rooting out the syndicate raj. Best of luck to the new government! 🚀
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Kavya N
As a Bengali, I feel mixed emotions. While change was needed, I hope the new government respects Bengal's cultural heritage and doesn't impose a one-size-fits-all model. The 92% voter turnout shows our democratic spirit is alive. Let's give them a chance to deliver on promises.

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