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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikari's Oath as Bengal's First BJP CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived in Kolkata to attend Suvendu Adhikari's oath ceremony as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. Gupta praised the end of corruption and atrocities under the new government, calling it a day of development and faith for Bengal. Senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda are present for the swearing-in. Adhikari, who defeated outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur, expressed gratitude to the party leadership for his new role.

Key Points: Rekha Gupta in Kolkata for Adhikari's Oath as Bengal CM

  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives in Kolkata for oath-taking
  • Suvendu Adhikari to become first BJP CM of West Bengal
  • Union ministers and several BJP leaders attend ceremony
  • Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur seat
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"Today is day of Bengal": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives in Kolkata to attend oath-taking

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikari's oath ceremony as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister, marking a new political era.

"Today is the day for Bengal, where there will be development and faith. - Rekha Gupta"

Kolkata, May 9

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday arrived in Kolkata to attend Suvendu Adhikari's oath ceremony as the first-ever Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Speaking to reporters, CM Rekha Gupta said, "I am very happy for Bengal and its daughters who endured 15 years of atrocities. Today is the day for Bengal, where there will be development and faith. Corruption and atrocities have ended under the Suvendu Akdhikari government in Bengal now, "Rekha Gupta said.

Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of West Bengal's Legislative Party, is scheduled to take the oath of office as chief minister later today as the state moves into the BJP era of government.

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, arrived in Kolkata on Friday to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Several senior BJP leaders are expected at the ceremony.

Earlier, on Friday, Home Minister Amit Shah announced Adhikari as the Leader of West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, after chairing a party meeting in Kolkata.

"I announce the name of Suvendu Adhikari elected as Leader of West Bengal BJP Legislative Party," Shah said.

Shortly after the announcement, Adhikari met the West Bengal Governor R N Ravi and officially staked a claim to form the BJP government in the state. Senior BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh, Locket Chatterjee and Tapas Roy, accompanied Adhikari to the Lok Bhavan.

Adhikari expressed gratitude to BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Speaking to the reporters after his appointment, the CM-elect said, "I express gratitude to the national president, to Amit Shah. With the blessings of the Prime Minister, I have been elected as the Leader of the Legislative Party. I have received support from all MLAs. There is democracy in the BJP. We will fulfil the commitment of the BJP made during elections for the organisation and the public."

Adhikari won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in the 2026 elections. Repeating Nandigram of 2021, this time around, he defeated outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur by a margin of over 15,000 votes.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm cautiously optimistic. While change is needed, we must remember that Bengal's issues run deep - unemployment, industrial decline, and social tensions. BJP has a tough road ahead. Hope Suvendu Adhikari focuses on grassroots problems rather than just political rhetoric.
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Vikram M
"Day of Bengal" - absolutely! Mamata didi ka 15 saal ka raj khatam hua. Corruption, violence, and appeasement politics are finally over. Bengal is going to be the new growth engine of India under BJP. Jai Shri Ram! 🚀
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Aditya G
Let's see if Suvendu can actually deliver. He was with TMC for years and then switched sides. People are tired of empty promises from both parties. Real change needs honest governance, not just a change of faces.
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Shreya B
This is historic! As a Bengali woman, I feel so much hope today. The previous government did nothing for women's safety or empowerment. CM Rekha Gupta's words about daughters touched my heart. Finally, we have leaders who care about everyone. 💪
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Neha E
I'm skeptical. West Bengal has always had a unique political culture. BJP needs to respect that and work with local sentiments, not just impose Delhi's agenda. Also, Suvendu winning from Bhabanipur by 15,000 votes - that's not exactly a landslide, so divisions remain.

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