Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on His Swearing-In as West Bengal CM
Bhupendra Patel congratulates new WB CM Suvendu Adhikari at ceremony
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel congratulated Suvendu Adhikari during his swearing-in ceremony as West Bengal's first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Adhikari's appointment marks the end of 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, with the BJP winning a historic 207 seats in the recent assembly elections.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari is West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister.
- 02The BJP ended 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule in West Bengal.
- 03Adhikari won Bhabanipur against former CM Mamata Banerjee by over 15,000 votes.
- 04Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel expressed confidence in West Bengal's development under Adhikari.
- 05The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several prominent BJP leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who has become West Bengal's first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This event signifies a major political shift, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule in the state. Patel congratulated Adhikari, expressing optimism that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal will achieve the vision of 'Sonar Bangla'—a term referring to a prosperous Bengal. During the ceremony, Adhikari was sworn in by Governor RN Ravi in Kolkata, alongside five other BJP leaders who took oath as ministers. The BJP's recent electoral success saw them winning 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the TMC secured 80 seats. Adhikari notably defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes.
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The change in leadership could lead to new policies and governance strategies in West Bengal, affecting various sectors including development, public welfare, and governance.
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