Prime Minister Modi to Attend Swearing-In of West Bengal's First BJP Government
Who Will Attend BJP CM Suvendu Adhikari's Swearing-In In Kolkata Tomorrow
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal's newly elected BJP government on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground. The event marks a significant political shift, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee. High security measures are in place for the ceremony.
- 01Prime Minister Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony on May 9.
- 02The BJP's victory ends the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in West Bengal.
- 03Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also attending and participated in legislative meetings.
- 04Security measures include nearly 4,000 personnel and surveillance from nearby buildings.
- 05Preparations for the ceremony began on May 7, following the dissolution of the legislative assembly.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground. This event is significant as it marks the end of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year rule, delivering a major political setback to outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata to participate in the BJP legislature party meeting, where the party's legislative leader will be elected. Preparations for the ceremony, which coincide with Rabindra Jayanti, began on May 7 after the West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the legislative assembly. Security measures are heightened, with nearly 4,000 personnel deployed, supported by central forces and Quick Response Teams. BJP flags and cutouts of PM Modi are displayed across the city in anticipation of the event.
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The formation of the new BJP government may lead to significant policy changes in West Bengal, affecting governance and local administration.
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