Suvendu Adhikari to Take Oath As West Bengal CM today; PM Modi, Amit Shah to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony

Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister, marking the first BJP-led government in the state. The leadership change follows the party’s electoral victory and Adhikari’s election as Leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, signaling a new administration focused on party commitments and governance.

West Bengal is set for a major political shift as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari prepares to take oath as Chief Minister on Saturday, becoming the first person from the party to hold the post in the State after the recent Assembly elections.

The BJP’s win has ended 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the key face of this change. Party leaders say the new government will be formed after Adhikari was elected as the Leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party in Kolkata.

West Bengal BJP leadership and Suvendu Adhikari

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed Adhikari’s elevation on Friday after a meeting of newly elected BJP MLAs. Shah stated, "I announce the name of Suvendu Adhikari elected as Leader of West Bengal BJP Legislative Party." The announcement set the stage for the BJP to formally claim power in the State.

Shortly after the declaration, Suvendu Adhikari visited West Bengal Governor R N Ravi at the Lok Bhavan and formally presented the BJP’s claim to form the government. Senior leaders Dilip Ghosh, Locket Chatterjee and Tapas Roy accompanied Adhikari during the visit, underlining the party’s united front around the new leadership.

Adhikari later addressed reporters and thanked senior leaders for their support. The CM-designate said, "I express gratitude to the national president, to Amit Shah. With the blessings of the Prime Minister, I have been elected as the Leader of the Legislative Party. I have received support from all MLAs. There is democracy in the BJP. We will fulfil the commitment of the BJP made during elections for the organisation and the public."

West Bengal BJP election results and leadership

Several national figures have travelled to Kolkata for the swearing-in ceremony. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, reached the city on Friday. Many other senior BJP leaders are also expected to attend the event.

In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP won 207 seats, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats. This result ended 34 years of Left rule followed by 15 years of TMC rule, with leaders saying that Bengal has again echoed the demand for 'Poriborton’ across the State.

Adhikari strengthened the BJP’s position by winning both Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in 2026. In Bhabanipur, Adhikari defeated outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by more than 15,000 votes, repeating the rivalry seen in Nandigram in 2021 and further boosting the BJP’s authority in the new Assembly.

Within the party, Suvendu Adhikari’s selection has drawn support from colleagues. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul described Adhikari as a "very apt" choice to lead the Legislative Party, noting that Adhikari has worked tirelessly inside the Assembly and on the ground for five years, and will now guide the first BJP government in West Bengal.

With inputs from ANI