West Bengal CM swearing-in ceremony: BJP's rule begins as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM | Highlights

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "This day is very important for both the country and West Bengal. It was the PM's wish that the new government be formed on Rabindra Jayanti. This is the reason, under the leadership of the PM, after paying tribute to Rabindranath guru, the oath-taking ceremony was conducted. My work will start after paying obeisance at Jorasanko."

On the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal, Union Minister and UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary says, "We are very happy as for the first time after independence, the BJP has formed its government in West Bengal..."

BJP leader Kshudiram Tudu takes oath as a minister in the West Bengal government. 

BJP leader Ashok Kirtania takes oath as a minister in the West Bengal government.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh takes oath as a minister in the West Bengal government.

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul takes oath as a minister in the West Bengal government.

Five ministers sworn in along Suvendu Adhikari. 

1. Dilip Ghosh
2. Agnimitra Paul
3. Nisith Parmanik
4. Kshudiram Tudu
5. Ashok Kirtania

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister. 

PM Modi felicitates and takes blessings of Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior workers of the BJP in West Bengal. In 1952, Makhanlal Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mukherjee during the movement to hoist the Indian tricolour there. At the age of 98, Shri Makhanlal Sarkar remains one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India.

Lotus-shaped sandesh and saffron rasgullas on sale at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground ahead of swearing-in ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM-designate Suvendu Adhikari pay tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.

Senior NDA leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, are present at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Grounds for the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in West Bengal to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to become the state’s new Chief Minister. The ceremony is being held at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata, where large crowds gathered and slogans of “Modi, Modi” echoed across the venue as the Prime Minister arrived.

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi arrives at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground to administer the oath of office to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal CM.

Jhalmuri stalls set up at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground ahead of swearing-in ceremony.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrives in Kolkata to witness Suvendu Adhikari take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

The helicopter carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at the RCTC Ground as he arrived to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhkari in West Bengal. 

On the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla says, "This is an historic moment...The state of West Bengal will develop under the leadership of PM Modi..."

On the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that for the first time since Independence, a BJP government has been formed in the state. He said the people of West Bengal were happy and had voted for change. Shinde added that the “double-engine government” led by the BJP would focus on development and work towards the progress of the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. The grand ceremony is being held at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata, where preparations have been made on a large scale. Several Union ministers, Chief Ministers from different states, and senior BJP leaders from across the country are also present for the event.

On the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said she expects the new leadership to focus on trust and development. She noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and incoming Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the state government would work with a governance model based on public trust and growth-oriented policies.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah left from Novotel hotel to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrives in Kolkata to witness Suvendu Adhikari take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves from the hotel to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. 

Union Minister JP Nadda leaves from the hotel to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. 

Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, expressed excitement and pride ahead of his swearing-in ceremony scheduled today. In a social media post, he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kolkata, calling it a “moment of profound pride and jubilation” for the state. He said the formation of the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal since Independence marks the fulfilment of long-standing political aspirations.

1. Yogi Adityanath
2. Samrat Choudhary
3. Devendra Fadnavis
4. Rekha Gupta
5. Bhajanlal Sharma
6. Mohan Yadav\
7. Mohan Charan Majhi
8. Himanta Biswa Sarma
9. Pushkar Singh Dhami
10. Vishnu Deo Sai
11. Bhupendra Patel

West Bengal is known for its rich cultural diversity, and that spirit was clearly visible at the Brigade Parade Ground as preparations continued for the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari as the state’s ninth Chief Minister. The venue has turned into a colourful celebration space, with folk artists and performers arriving from different parts of the state. From the traditional Chhau dancers of Purulia to the Kukri dance groups from North Bengal, artists representing various districts have gathered to mark the historic occasion.

On the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar says, "...We are all very happy that our leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal since Independence. The BJP government will work for the development of the state...We will stay in power in Bengal for 50-60 years."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives in Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal BJP Legislative Party Leader Suvendu Adhikari as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal since Independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Union ministers, and chief ministers of all NDA-ruled states will attend the swearing-in ceremony.

At the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, traditional dancers from Purulia Chhau added a vibrant cultural touch to the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary, praising him as a great poet and a strong voice of India’s spirit and freedom. In a post on social media, Shah said Tagore inspired the freedom movement through his literature, music and philosophy during the period of British rule. He also highlighted Tagore’s timeless work Gitanjali and said it gave a new direction to humanity, spirituality and human sensitivity. Shah further said Tagore’s composition Jana Gana Mana became a symbol of national unity, dignity and self-respect, adding that his ideas and writings continue to inspire generations.

Speaking in Kolkata, Agnimitra Paul said BJP workers and leaders were delighted after Suvendu Adhikari was unanimously chosen as the party’s Chief Ministerial leader by 207 BJP MLAs. She said Adhikari had earned the position through his continuous political fight both inside and outside the West Bengal Assembly over the past five years.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and West Bengal Chief Minister-designate Suvendu Adhikari delivered a strong message to the people of Bengal after being elected as the leader of the legislature party on Friday. Addressing party legislators in Kolkata, he said that the state has nothing to fear under his watch. He stressed that trust must replace fear and promised a governance style driven by action rather than speeches. "As long as I am alive, Bengal does not need to fear... Fear is out of Bengal and trust is in... I will give less speeches and work more," Adhikari added. Read the full story here. 

For the 2026 elections, the BJP leadership fielded Adhikari from two seats: Nandigram and Bhabanipur. The latter is considered to be a bastion of Banerjee, but Adhikari was able to defeat her for a second consecutive time by a margin of more than 15,000 votes. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Adhikari received 73,917 votes, while Banerjee secured 58,812 votes. Notably, Adhikari has been a five-time MLA. Adhikari had first contested a West Bengal elections in 2001 from Mugberia, but lost by nearly 15,000 votes. He first got elected to the West Bengal assembly from Kanthi Dakshin in 2006. In 2016, he changed his seat to Nandigram, though; which he was able to retain in 2021. In 2026, he contested from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, and won both.

Adhikari's rise in Bengal politics has been significant. He was once a trusted lieutenant of Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, but had switched to the BJP before the 2021 assembly elections in the state. Since then, Adhikari has been at the forefront of BJP's campaign against Banerjee. In the 2021 polls, Adhikari was challenged by Banerjee from his stronghold of Nandigram; however, the TMC supremo narrowly lost to her aide-turned-rival back then.

Addressing BJP MLAs after the leadership meeting, Amit Shah congratulated the party workers and newly elected legislators for the victory in West Bengal. Shah said the BJP received strong public support despite political violence and a challenging atmosphere during the elections. He also thanked the people of Bengal for placing their faith in the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Suvendu Adhikari was unanimously elected as the BJP legislature party leader during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Kolkata on Friday. The meeting was attended by senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya. The decision has officially cleared the path for Adhikari to become the first-ever BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal.