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Five Cabinet Ministers Also Sworn In
In a historic and grand ceremony attended by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin, senior BJP & NDA leaders and lakhs of enthusiastic party Karyakartas, Shri Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata on 09 May 2026. Shri Adhikari, who emerged as one of the most prominent faces of the BJP in Bengal, registered victories from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies in the recently concluded Assembly Elections, defeating Mamata Banerjee in the latter, is the the ninth Chief Minister of the State since indepencence. The ceremony marked the dawn of a new political era in Bengal and officially ended the 15-year misrule of the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee.
Along with Shri Adhikari, five BJP MLAs also took oath as Cabinet Ministers. The ministers sworn in included Shri Dilip Ghosh, Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Shri Nisith Pramanik, Shri Ashok Kirtania, and Shri Kshudiram Tudu. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by West Bengal Governor Shri R. N. Ravi.
The grand ceremony commenced at 11 AM and concluded around 1 PM amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” “Jai Maa Kali” “Jai Bengal” and “Jai Shri Ram” by lakhs of BJP Karyakartas and supporters gathered at the venue. The atmosphere at Brigade Parade Grounds reflected celebration, emotion, and a sense of historic achievement among BJP supporters.
Apart from the Prime Minister, the swearing-in ceremony witnessed the presence of BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin, Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri J. P. Nadda, Union Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, several Union Cabinet Ministers, BJP and NDA Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from across the country, senior party leaders, all BJP In-charge and Co-in charges of the State and distinguished personalities from numerous fields.
Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Shri Suvendu Adhikari and his team in a message posted on social media platform X. The Prime Minister stated that Shri Adhikari had established himself as a leader closely connected to the people of Bengal and expressed confidence that his tenure would usher in a new era of development and public welfare in the state. He said, “Congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He has established his identity as a leader closely connected with the people. He has come to know their hopes and aspirations very closely. I extend my heartiest best wishes to him for a successful tenure in the future.”
Noteworthy, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a historic and overwhelming mandate in the recently concluded Assembly elections, winning 207 out of 293 seats, while the Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats. The BJP’s victory in West Bengal is being seen as one of the most significant political transformations in the history of the state, as Bengal has for the first time since Independence, elected a BJP government.
Despite West Bengal long being considered politically challenging terrain for the BJP, the party’s rise from a marginal force to the ruling party represents decades of ideological commitment, organisational expansion, and sustained grassroots struggle. Political observers have described the victory as not merely an electoral achievement, but the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration of the BJP and a defining moment for eastern India’s political landscape.
The formation of the BJP government in West Bengal is widely viewed as the
beginning of the long-envisioned “Sonar Bangla” era. With the BJP now in power both at the Centre and in West Bengal, the double-engine government is set to usher in a new era of accelerated development, modern infrastructure, transparent governance, enhanced women’s safety, industrial revival, and strengthened national security in the state.
The historic oath-taking ceremony not only marked a change of government but also symbolised a major political shift in eastern India, reaffirming the BJP’s growing influence across the region and opening a new chapter in the political history of West Bengal.
Heartiest best wishes for a successful tenure: PM Modi
“Congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He has established his identity as a leader closely connected with the people. He has come to know their hopes and aspirations very closely. I extend my heartiest best wishes to him for a successful tenure in the future.”
“Congratulations to Shri Dilip Ghosh Ji, Agnimitra Paul Ji, Ashok Kirtania Ji, Kshudiram Tudu Ji, and Nisith Pramanik Ji on taking oath as ministers of the West Bengal government. These leaders have worked tirelessly at the grassroots level and served the people. I am confident that as ministers, they will further strengthen West Bengal’s journey of development. My very best wishes.”
Beginning of a new chapter in West Bengal: Nitin Nabin
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations and boundless best wishes to the esteemed Shri Suvendu Adhikari as he takes the sacred oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am fully confident that, under the visionary guidance of the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and your robust leadership, West Bengal will stride forward with resolute steps towards a new chapter of good governance, progress, and prosperity, forever liberated from the pervasive darkness of rampant corruption, extreme misgovernance, and anarchy that has plagued it for decades. From the depths of my heart, I offer my sincere best wishes for this historic and successful tenure of yours.”
Will steer West Bengal towards a brighter future: Rajnath Singh
“Heartiest congratulations to Shri @SuvenduWB on taking the oath of Chief Minister of West Bengal. Many congratulations to all the ministers who took the oath today. This new beginning on the sacred ‘Pochishe Boishakh’ is an auspicious sign for the prosperity, development, and public welfare of West Bengal and its people.
I am confident that under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, Shri Suvendu Adhikari will steer West Bengal towards a brighter future- rooted in good governance, transparency, development, and inclusive growth- and will fulfill the dream of ‘Sonar Bangla’. My best wishes to the new government for a successful, stable and transformative tenure dedicated to the service and aspirations of the people of West Bengal.”
Build a developed, prosperous and fearless West Bengal: Amit Shah
“Today’s day is historic for Bengal, because Shri Shubendu Adhikari ji has taken the oath as the first Chief Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party, dedicated to the hopes and aspirations of Bengal’s people and elected by the masses. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Shri Suvendu Adhikari ji on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal and to all other colleagues on taking the oath as members of the Council of Ministers. From today, a new chapter of good governance, development, and public welfare will begin in Bengal, and West Bengal will move forward on the path of progress and prosperity. I have full faith that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, Chief Minister Shri @SuvenduWB ji’s BJP government will realize the dream of the great luminaries’ ‘Sonar Bangla’. This resolve to free the people of the state, who have endured the scourge of corruption, extortion, and syndicate rule for years, and to build a developed, prosperous, secure, and fearless West Bengal will surely be fulfilled under your leadership.”
Our West Bengal will move forward on the path of development: Samik Bhattacharya
After the oath ceremony West Bengal BJP President Shri Samik Bhattacharya in a social media post on X said, “Embracing in his heart the love, trust, struggles, and blessings of crores of people, Shri Suvendu Adhikari took the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
This moment today is not just about taking the oath; it is the beginning of the hopes, self-confidence, and new dreams of the people of West Bengal.
The people of Bengal will once again hold their heads high and get the opportunity to live with dignity.
Our West Bengal will move forward on the path of development.”
Our government is committed to build a “Sonar Bangla”: Suvendu Adhikari
After taking oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari in a social media post on X said, “Greetings, West Bengal! Today, on the birth anniversary of the world poet Rabindranath Tagore, I remember him with a grateful heart and offer my humble salutations at his feet. His thoughts and ideals will forever guide our path. Today, I took the oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal. In the presence of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the esteemed Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji, Chief Ministers of various states, Union Ministers, and distinguished personalities of West Bengal, I have resolved to establish good governance, security, and all-round development in West Bengal. This government is committed to every citizen of West Bengal in pursuit of building a “Sonar Bangla.” Development, employment, women’s safety, cultural dignity, and protection of democratic rights will be our primary goals. I express my gratitude and humble salutations to the people of West Bengal for giving me the opportunity to serve as your servant.”