In a historic political shift, Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) is set to be sworn in as West Bengal's first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 9, 2026. This follows the BJP's overwhelming victory in the Assembly elections, where they secured 207 out of 264 seats, defeating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) in her stronghold of Bhabanipur. The ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, with Governor R. N. Ravi administering the oath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other chief ministers from National Democratic Alliance (NDA) states are expected to attend, highlighting the significance of this political transition. Following the elections, Mamata Banerjee alleged vote rigging and initially resisted resigning, but the Bengal Governor dissolved the Assembly, leading to her ouster. The political climate remains tense, marked by violence, including the recent shooting of Adhikari's aide amid post-election turmoil.