Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister
West Bengal oath-taking LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first BJP CM today
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Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following a historic victory in the recent Assembly elections. He won both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, defeating former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- 02He won the Bhabanipur constituency by a margin of 15,115 votes against Mamata Banerjee.
- 03The BJP secured 207 out of 293 seats in the Assembly elections, ending TMC's 15-year rule.
- 04Post-election violence has been reported across the state.
- 05Adhikari's personal assistant was shot dead shortly after the election results.
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Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has taken the oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister on May 9, 2026. Adhikari, aged 57, was elected unanimously by the newly elected MLAs after a significant electoral victory where the BJP secured 207 out of 293 seats, effectively ending the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party's 15-year rule in the state. Adhikari notably won the Bhabanipur constituency, defeating former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,115 votes. However, the elections have been marred by post-poll violence, including the tragic shooting of Adhikari's personal assistant in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district. This election marks a pivotal shift in West Bengal's political landscape.
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The BJP's victory and Adhikari's leadership could lead to significant policy changes in West Bengal, affecting governance, law enforcement, and public safety.
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