Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal on May 9, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. This strategic choice is seen as a way to connect with the cultural identity of Bengal, as Tagore's work is integral to Bengali heritage. Adhikari, who was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party, emphasized that his government would fulfill all promises made in the party's election manifesto and foster an atmosphere of trust in the state. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders expected to attend. The BJP's decision to hold the ceremony on this date is intended to symbolize a new beginning for Bengal, resonating with the local ethos and countering narratives about the party being an outsider to Bengali culture. Adhikari's leadership is viewed as a pivotal moment for the state's political landscape following the BJP's historic electoral victory.