PM Modi Honors BJP Veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at Historic Swearing-in Ceremony in West Bengal
PM Modi felicitates BJP veteran worker Makhanlal Sarkar during swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal
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During a swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar, a veteran BJP worker and nationalist movement figure. The event marked the inauguration of West Bengal's first BJP government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated Mamata Banerjee in the recent elections.
- 01Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar at the swearing-in ceremony.
- 02Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a historic political shift.
- 03The BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.
- 04Makhanlal Sarkar has been a significant figure in the BJP since its formation in 1980.
- 05Adhikari emphasized the beginning of a 'Sonar Bangla' era, promising development and prosperity.
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At the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Makhanlal Sarkar, a 98-year-old veteran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a prominent figure in India's nationalist movement, during a historic swearing-in ceremony. Sarkar's contributions date back to 1952 when he was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mukherjee. Following the BJP's formation in 1980, he played a crucial role in organizing the party in West Bengal, notably enrolling nearly 10,000 members in his first year. The ceremony also marked the inauguration of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister after the party secured 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, a significant victory over the Trinamool Congress, which won 80 seats. Adhikari, who defeated outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, described the event as the start of a 'Sonar Bangla' era, promising a new chapter of development and prosperity for the state.
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The establishment of the BJP government in West Bengal is expected to lead to significant changes in governance and development policies, impacting residents across the state.
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