The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold the swearing-in ceremony for its first government in West Bengal on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend this historic event, which marks the BJP's ascent in a state where it has historically struggled. The ceremony is significant not only politically but also culturally, as it falls on the 25th day of Baisakh in the Bengali calendar, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, the birth anniversary of renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore. This timing reflects the BJP's strategy to resonate with the state's cultural and intellectual traditions. Although the chief ministerial candidate has not been officially announced, Suvendu Adhikari, who won from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram, is seen as the leading contender. He has committed to vacating one of his seats as per party directives, emphasizing his dedication to the constituents in both areas. The event is anticipated to attract several other BJP leaders, including Union ministers and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.