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'Independence Day of Bengal': Dinesh Trivedi Hails New WB Government

Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi called the formation of the new BJP government in West Bengal the "Independence Day of Bengal," citing women's joy and freedom. Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, ending 15 years of TMC rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers attended the ceremony, where five other BJP leaders also took oath. The BJP secured a historic victory with 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Key Points: Bengal's Independence Day: Dinesh Trivedi on New Government

  • Dinesh Trivedi terms WB govt formation as 'Independence Day of Bengal'
  • Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah attend ceremony
  • BJP wins historic 207 seats in 2026 elections
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"Today is Independence Day of Bengal": Bangladesh envoy Dinesh Trivedi on WB government formation

Dinesh Trivedi calls WB govt formation 'Independence Day of Bengal' as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM, ending 15 years of TMC rule.

"Today is the Independence Day of Bengal. The tears of joy of the women show that they have got freedom. - Dinesh Trivedi"

Kolkata, May 9

Former Union Minister and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday termed the formation of the new government in West Bengal as the "Independence Day of Bengal," saying women across the state have expressed joy and extended their blessings to the BJP-led government.

Speaking to ANI in Kolkata, Trivedi said, "Today is the Independence Day of Bengal. The tears of joy of the women show that they have got freedom. Their special blessings are with us."

Earlier, Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking an end to 15 years of TMC rule.

Five BJP leaders, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, also took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan attended the swearing-in ceremony. Various Chief Ministers, including Manik Saha (Tripura), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam), Rekha Gupta (Delhi), Pushkar Dhami (Uttarakhand). and several other leaders were also present.

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 Sharma
BJP win in Bengal is a massive shift! 207 seats is a landslide. Hope Adhikari focuses on development, industry, and safety for women. The TMC had become too arrogant and corrupt. Time for real change! 🎉
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Rohit Deshmukh
I'm curious about the oath-taking references to "families of slain BJP workers." This hints at the violence that marred this election. While a change of government is welcome, we must not forget the bloodshed. Bengal needs peace and healing, not just political victory.
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Sneha Banerjee
As a Bengali, I feel a mix of emotions. Didi gave us identity and schemes, but yes, corruption was rampant. Now let's see if BJP delivers on promises like the NRC, CAA, and infrastructure. Women's safety and jobs should be the top priorities. Jai Bangla! 🌸
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Karthik Subramanian
Impressive guest list from other states – Assam, Tripura, even Delhi CM. The BJP is clearly making Bengal a priority. But I worry about communal harmony. Mamata's secular image appealed to many. We must ensure no divisive politics gets into the governance. Development must reach every community.
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Vikram Singh
Historic indeed. Suvendu Adhikari defeating Mamata Banerjee in her own constituency? That's a huge statement. Bengal politics has seen a tectonic shift. Now governance matters. Infrastructure, education, and industrial revival are the keys. Let's hope this is not just rhetorical change but real progress.💪

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