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Nagaland CM Backs BJP Govt in West Bengal, Says Change Visible Soon

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed confidence in the new BJP government in West Bengal, stating change will be visible soon. Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the first BJP chief minister of the state after a thumping victory in the assembly elections. The BJP secured 207 seats, ending the TMC's 15-year rule, while Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. Several top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are attending the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata.

Key Points: Nagaland CM: BJP Govt Will Transform West Bengal

  • Nagaland CM predicts rapid change in West Bengal under BJP
  • Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as first BJP CM of state
  • BJP won 207 seats, TMC 80 in assembly elections
  • PM Modi and several union ministers to attend ceremony
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"You'll see change in no time": Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio expresses confidence in BJP govt in West Bengal ahead of swearing-in

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio expresses confidence in BJP's West Bengal government, saying change will be visible soon. Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as CM.

"You'll see the change in no time. Because of how the country is developing and how West Bengal has been stagnant, you'll see the change. - Neiphiu Rio"

Kolkata, May 9

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday expressed confidence that West Bengal would witness rapid development under the newly-formed BJP government in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Rio said the change in the state would become visible soon.

"You'll see the change in no time. Because of how the country is developing and how West Bengal has been stagnant, you'll see the change," Rio said.

Earlier, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rahul Sinha informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several national leaders would also attend the ceremony and termed the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal Chief Minister a "historic change" for the state.

"A historic change is taking place as a new government is being formed in Bengal, dedicated to the welfare of all. To bless this occasion, our Prime Minister will attend, and, significantly, the swearing-in coincides with 25 Baisakh, the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore," Sinha 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.

Suvendu is all set to be the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after the party recorded a thumping victory in the Legislative Assembly elections, securing 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years.

Adhikari had contested from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, defeating outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur by a margin of over 15,000 votes, marking a major political development in the state.

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.

- ANI

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Shreya B
It's good that Nagaland CM praised Bengal's new government, but I hope BJP doesn't forget the local issues of Bengal - like culture, language, and farmers. We need a balance between development and preserving our identity. 🤔
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Vikram M
Looking at how Modi ji developed Northeast, Gujarat, UP... I think Bengal will see real growth in infrastructure and industry. Duare Sarkar scheme in Bengal will work better under BJP. Positive steps! 👍
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Rahul R
Wait and watch... BJP has been in power in many states, but Bengal's problems are unique. Unemployment, river erosion, corruption in panchayats - these need local solutions. Let's see if Suvendu can deliver or it's just another hype. 😕
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Naveen S
Swearing-in on Tagore's birthday is great symbolism. Rabindranath's Bengal was progressive, artistic, and welcoming. Hope the new government keeps that spirit alive along with development. Happy to see change finally coming!
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Tiffany B
From Chicago, I follow Indian politics closely. Bengal's potential is huge - IT sector, tourism, leather industry. If BJP can create jobs and improve law & order like in Gujarat, it's a win for everyone. Let's hope for the best! 🇮🇳
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