BJP Forms Historic Government in West Bengal with Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister
PM Modi Bows To ‘Jana Shakti’ As BJP Forms First-Ever Government In West Bengal | Watch
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed its first-ever government in West Bengal, winning 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister, marking a significant political shift in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony in Kolkata, acknowledging the people's power.
- 01BJP achieved a historic victory in West Bengal by winning 207 seats.
- 02Suvendu Adhikari is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the 'jana shakti' at the oath-taking ceremony.
- 04The ceremony was attended by several prominent political figures.
- 05Dilip Ghosh and other BJP leaders were also sworn in as ministers.
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In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed its first government in West Bengal since India's independence, winning 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister during a ceremony in Kolkata, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various senior leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). PM Modi expressed his respect for the 'jana shakti' of Bengal, sharing a video on social media showcasing the large crowd present at the event. Following Adhikari's oath, other BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh, were also sworn in as ministers, marking a new chapter in West Bengal's political landscape.
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The formation of a BJP government in West Bengal may lead to significant policy changes affecting governance, development projects, and political representation in the state.
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