BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal Chief Minister

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, marking the formation of the first-ever BJP government in the state. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Governor R N Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari during a grand ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , several Union ministers, chief ministers from NDA-ruled states and senior BJP leaders. Also Read:Bengal gets its first BJP CM in Suvendu Adhikari Also Read:West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | Suvendu Adhikari elected BJP legislature party leader, set to become CM The BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, bringing an end to the All India Trinamool Congress government’s 15-year tenure in the state. ADVERTISEMENT Published 09 May 2026, 11:57 IST India News Indian politcs accuses BJP Suvendhu Adhikari West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More