Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister at grand Kolkata ceremony
Sanjeev Kumar | May 9, 2026 2:21 PM CST
New Delhi: In a massive shift for Bengal’s political landscape, Suvendu Adhikari officially took charge as Chief Minister during a high-profile ceremony attended by the Prime Minister and top NDA leadership. The choice to take his oath in Bengali resonated deeply with the massive crowd at the Brigade Parade Grounds, marking the definitive start of the BJP’s debut term in the state.
#WATCH Kolkata | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal since independence pic.twitter.com/6F6jiQkiwE
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2026
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