Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, making history as the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold this position. The ceremony, held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, was attended by prominent figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Adhikari's election follows a significant victory for the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections, where the party secured 207 seats out of 294, effectively ending the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year rule. Adhikari, who previously served in the TMC, has been a notable political figure, known for his grassroots connections. He expressed pride in this achievement, stating that it marks the beginning of a new era in West Bengal, which he termed the 'Sonar Bangla' or 'Golden Bengal'.