In a significant political development for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, following his unanimous selection as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party. The announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting in Kolkata, which included newly elected BJP legislators and senior leaders. This election represents a historic breakthrough for the BJP, which has not held power in West Bengal for decades. After the announcement, Adhikari formally staked his claim to form the government by meeting with Governor R N Ravi. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders expected to attend. Adhikari expressed gratitude to the party leadership and voters, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to governance, industrial growth, and law and order in the state, which is seen as a major political achievement in eastern India.