On May 9, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, leading the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a significant victory in the Assembly elections, securing 207 out of 294 seats. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground and was attended by notable BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh. Five new ministers joined the Cabinet, including Dilip Ghosh, a prominent BJP leader who won the Kharagpur seat by over 30,000 votes, and Agnimitra Paul, a fashion designer who won the Asansol Dakshin seat by 40,839 votes. Other ministers include Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik, each bringing unique backgrounds and constituencies to the new government. Their appointments are expected to enhance BJP's influence across various voter demographics, particularly among women and tribal communities.