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Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become BJP's First Bengal CM: A Tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee

Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the event a true tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee, on the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. Adhikari defeated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur and also won Nandigram. The swearing-in will be attended by top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari First BJP Bengal CM: True Tribute to Mukherjee

  • Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal
  • Dharmendra Pradhan calls it tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee
  • Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
  • Top BJP leaders including PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend ceremony
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True tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee: Dharmendra Pradhan as Suvendu Adhikari set to become BJP's first Bengal CM

Suvendu Adhikari set to become BJP's first West Bengal CM. Dharmendra Pradhan says it's a true tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee. PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend.

"Today, a BJP government is being formed in the state. People have shown faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Dharmendra Pradhan"

Kolkata, May 9

As Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the BJP's first Chief Minister in West Bengal and will be sworn in shortly, Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday said that it will be true tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee, a Barrister and former member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Speaking to IANS, Pradhan said, "Today is a very special day. On the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a cultural celebration is taking place in the state."

He added, "The entire Bengal is present on the ground today. After waiting for many years, this will be a true tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee. Today, a BJP government is being formed in the state. People have shown faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal will progress."

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also congratulated Adhikari and expressed confidence that he would work for the development of Bengal.

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said, "I would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to the future Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, under whose leadership a historic political change took place in Bengal and the Bharatiya Janata Party achieved victory. I believe that as Chief Minister, he will work effectively for the development of Bengal, which had been deprived of progress for years."

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at a grand ceremony scheduled to be held at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata.

Suvendu had won both the Assembly seats he contested -- Nandigram and Bhabanipur. From Bhabanipur, he defeated Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The swearing-in ceremony is expected to witness the presence of top BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, several Union ministers and chief ministers from NDA-ruled states.

The BJP's historic government formation in West Bengal comes days after the results of the Assembly elections were declared on May 4, paving the way for a major political shift in the state.

On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah formally announced Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP Legislature Party leader and the next Chief Minister of West Bengal.

The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Shah with newly elected BJP legislators following the party's emphatic performance in the Assembly polls, which ended the long-standing rule of the Trinamool Congress in the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
Looking forward to Suvendu Adhikari's leadership! But I hope he focuses on real development like infrastructure, education, and job creation, not just politics. Bengal has potential.
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Rohit P
Pradhan ji calling this a tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee is spot on! But let's not forget the cultural heritage of Bengal - Tagore's birth anniversary too. Hope Suvendu respects both. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! 🚩
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Kavya N
Honestly, I'm skeptical. Suvendu switched sides from TMC to BJP - how do we know he'll stay loyal? Plus, the hype around Mamata's defeat seems overblown. Let's wait for actual governance. Actions speak louder than words.
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Rahul R
Big moment for Bengal! Suvendu Adhikari defeating Mamata Banerjee in her own seat is historic. But I hope he remembers the common people, not just big business. Development should reach villages too.
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Nitin Z
Syama Prasad Mukherjee would be proud. Finally, a BJP CM in Bengal after decades of TMC misrule! But Suvendu must tackle unemployment and industry exodus urgently. No time for petty politics.
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Ananya R
As a Bengali, I'm cautiously optimistic. Suvendu

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