Suvendu Adhikari has officially taken office as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold this position in the state. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Governor at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, a venue known for its political significance. Senior BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul, were also sworn in as ministers in Adhikari's cabinet. Adhikari, who earned the nickname 'Giant Killer' for defeating incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in both the 2021 elections and the recent polls, won by a margin of over 15,000 votes in her home constituency of Bhabanipur. The BJP achieved a significant victory in the Assembly elections, securing 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly. Adhikari's governance experience, having served as a minister in the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, positions him as a strong leader capable of addressing administrative challenges. The BJP's decision to appoint him reflects their strategy to consolidate power in West Bengal, with the ceremony coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, a cultural nod to the electorate.