Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as First BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal
'Poriborton sarkar': Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first-ever BJP CM of West Bengal today
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Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, marking a significant political shift after the party's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The BJP secured 207 seats, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in the state.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- 02The BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections.
- 03Adhikari defeated former CM Mamata Banerjee by over 15,000 votes.
- 04The Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured only 80 seats.
- 05This election ends a 15-year rule by the TMC and a 34-year period of Left governance.
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Suvendu Adhikari has officially taken the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, becoming the first from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold this position. His election follows a decisive victory in the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, where the BJP captured 207 seats, significantly outpacing the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which managed only 80 seats. Adhikari, who previously served as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, expressed gratitude to party leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin. He also emphasized the commitment of the BJP to fulfill its electoral promises. Notably, Adhikari won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats, defeating outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of over 15,000 votes. This election result marks a pivotal change in West Bengal's political landscape, ending the TMC's 15-year governance and the Left's 34-year rule, resonating with the spirit of 'Poriborton' (change).
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The election of Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister may lead to significant changes in governance and policies in West Bengal, impacting local communities and governance structures.
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