Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as Bengal Chief Minister (Express Photo by Partha Paul).
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony Live Updates: West Bengal begins a new political era today. Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, the first BJP leader to hold the top post in the state. For 15 years, Bengal was synonymous with Mamata Banerjee; now it has turned to BJP to take it ahead. Five MLAs also took oath as ministers in Adhikari’s council: Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtonia, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik.
The swearing-in ceremony, administered by Governor RN Ravi started at 11 AM at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The Parade ground has long defined Bengal’s political arena through mass rallies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states are attending the swearing-in function today. The optics say it all – this is the BJP’s biggest win in the east and Delhi is turning up in full strength to mark the moment. The BJP chose Rabindra Jayanti – May 9, the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore – for the ceremony. This is a deliberate cultural signal to the voters who chose the BJP.
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Suvendu Adhikari was unanimously chosen by the Bengal MLAs at a BJP meeting on Friday. There was no second namen proposed, Amit Shah said. Adhikari’s story is nothing short of dramatic. A former TMC insider, Suvendu broke with Mamata Banerjee and crossed over to the BJP. And then he went on to beat her on her own turf. Adhikari contested from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s bastion. He defeated her in her own stronghold by a margin of over 15,000 votes. The BJP won 207 out of 293 seats in the West Bengal elections. The TMC, on the other hand, fell to just 80 seats. It was a rout.
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May 9, 2026 03:16 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Hope new govt will reclaim ”Shonar Bangla”: Himanta congratulates Bengal”s first BJP CM
Outgoing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday on being sworn in as the first BJP CM of West Bengal, and said that ‘Anga, Banga, Kalinga and Pragjyotish’ are now governed by a party that is “deeply rooted in preserving Sanatani values”.
Anga, Banga, Kalinga and Pragjyotish refer to the historical eastern Indian geographical arc comprising modern-day Bihar, Bengal, Odisha and Assam.
All these states are now ruled by the BJP. Sarma maintained that the Suvendu Adhikari government will work to reclaim the true essence of “Shonar Bangla” (golden Bengal). — PTI
May 9, 2026 03:01 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP supporters celebrate outside Mamata Banerjee’s residence
BJP supporters celebrated outside TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee’s residence as Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, with security forces deployed in the area.
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May 9, 2026 02:59 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari
Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on assuming office as Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 02:54 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Nitish Kumar congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM
Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, expressing confidence that his leadership would “accelerate the state’s development journey.” “Heartfelt congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari ji on taking the oath as the Honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am confident that your leadership will give new direction to the aspirations of the people of the state and will further accelerate development in the state,” Nitish Kumar posted on X.
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May 9, 2026 02:51 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: How Suvendu Adhikari joins BJP’s CMs club of faces from other parties — Himanta to Samrat
The elevation of Suvendu Adhikari to the Chief Minister’s post in the BJP’s first government in West Bengal marks the continuation of a remarkable trend — the party’s willingness to reward those who crossed over to it from other parties, especially in states where it has risen to power recently.
While the BJP generally chooses the CM from among its seasoned leaders or workers in its core states, the party has also been open to expanding and reinforcing its organisation in traditionally weak states by inducting leaders from other parties.
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May 9, 2026 02:29 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Tripura CM Manik Saha congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath
In a post on X, Tripura CM Manik Saha said: “Heartiest congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Today, the tears and sacrifices of countless Karyakartas have found their voice. This isn’t just a win; it’s the culmination of a long, selfless struggle against all odds to protect the soul of Bengal…”
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May 9, 2026 01:45 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: People have rejected hooliganism and “jungle raj”, says Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the day as historic for the people of West Bengal. He said that after 50 years of no development in the state, the BJP has come to power for the first time. He added that people have rejected fear, corruption, hooliganism, and “jungle raj,” and have placed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of development. He also congratulated Suvendu Adhikari, calling him a hardworking party worker.
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May 9, 2026 01:03 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Suvendu Adhikari after the swearing-in ceremony
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from various states after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP government in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 12:03 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: PM Modi greets newly sworn-in CM Suvendu Adhikari and cabinet ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the newly appointed West Bengal cabinet after the oath-taking ceremony.
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May 9, 2026 11:59 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP leader Nisith Pramanik takes oath as a minister in cabinet of Suvendu Adhikari
Former Union minister and BJP MLA Nisith Pramanik takes oath as a minister in the West Bengal government.
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May 9, 2026 11:57 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP leader Kshudiram Tudu takes oath as a minister in cabinet of Suvendu Adhikari
Governor R. N. Ravi administers the oath of office to Khudiram Tudu as a Cabinet Minister in the West Bengal government. Tudu took oath in Santhali.
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May 9, 2026 11:51 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP leader Ashok Kirtania takes oath as a minister in cabinet of Suvendu Adhikari
BJP leader Ashok Kirtania took oath as a cabinet minister in the government led by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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May 9, 2026 11:45 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul takes oath as a minister in cabinet of Suvendu Adhikari
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul took oath as a cabinet minister in the government led by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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May 9, 2026 11:43 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh takes oath as a minister in cabinet of Suvendu Adhikari
Governor RN Ravi administers the oath of office to Dilip Ghosh as Cabinet Minister of West Bengal.
May 9, 2026 11:42 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pats Suvendu Adhikari
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pats newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on the back as the latter greets him after taking oath.
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May 9, 2026 11:39 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: UP CM Yogi puts uttariya on Suvendu Adhikari
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath draped an uttariya (traditional shawl) over Suvendu Adhikari as a ceremonial gesture of honour.
May 9, 2026 11:33 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Suvendu Adhikary takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP CM
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister.
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May 9, 2026 11:32 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Chief Secretary begins oath ceremony proceedings
The Chief Secretary formally began the proceedings of the oath-taking ceremony.
May 9, 2026 11:25 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata before West Bengal oath ceremony.
May 9, 2026 11:16 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: PM Modi arrives, touches feet of BJP party worker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of 97-year-old Makhan Lal Sarkar, whom the BJP introduced as a long-time party worker from Siliguri who allegedly faced persecution for his loyalty to the party since the Congress era. Sarkar was once reportedly arrested by Delhi Police for singing a song.
May 9, 2026 11:06 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Nitin Nabin, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh arrive at Brigade Parade ground
BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Union Home Minister and BJP’s Central Observer for West Bengal elections, Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister JP Nadda, greet Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of all BJP-ruled states, who have gathered to witness the oath-taking ceremony of the first BJP government in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 10:52 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade, where the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal is taking place.
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May 9, 2026 10:22 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: CMs of BJP-ruled states, other leaders take places on stage
BJP leaders Mangal Pandey, Amit Malviya, Manoj Tigga, and Locket Chatterjee are on the stage. CMs of different BJP-ruled states are also coming up on the stage at Brigade Parade Ground. Suvendu Adhikari will take oath with his council of ministers at 11 AM.
May 9, 2026 10:17 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Cultural function ahead of swearing-in ceremony begins
The function for the oath-taking has begun at the Brigade Parade ground. The event sarted with the Rabindra Sangeet “Ei Akashe Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy”. The song by Rabindranath Tagore signifies that that true liberation (mukti) is not isolation, but a joyous union with the universe found in light, sky, nature, and service to humanity.
The stage has been decorated with a huge picture of the Kalighat Kali temple, Goddess Durga and dhakis (drummers) and women blowing conch shells. A banner depicting PM Modi’s photo and portrait of Rabindranath Tagore have also been put up on the stage.
May 9, 2026 09:52 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary arrives at Kolkata ahead of ceremony
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary arrives at Kolkata Airport to attend the oath taking ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 09:52 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Visuals of the main stage from Brigade Parade Ground
Visuals of the main stage from Brigade Parade Ground, where West Bengal BJP Legislative Party Leader Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 09:45 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Saffron themed Bengali sweets arrive at the Brigade Parade ground
Bengali culture and saffron themed sweets arrive at the Brigade Parade Ground for the oath taking ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 09:44 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Artist from Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, and Purulia assemble in Kolkata
Artist from Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, and Purulia to showcase West Bengal’s folk spirit, ahead of the oath taking ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground.
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May 9, 2026 09:37 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and BJP leader Smriti Irani arrive in Kolkata
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and BJP leader Smriti Irani arrive in Kolkata ahead of the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected BJP government in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 09:36 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Change brought about by the people of Bengal will certainly prove beneficial, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that BJP’s historic victory in West Bengal is a tribute to Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. “He founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh under very difficult circumstances, and today our ideology has received acceptance in Bengal,” he said. Gadkari also said that this is moment of great joy for all party workers, and the change brought about by the people of Bengal will certainly prove beneficial for the state’s development in the future.
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May 9, 2026 09:34 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Saints, seers arrive at Brigade Parade Ground ahead of Suvendu’s oath ceremony
Saints and seers arrived at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of BJP Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to take oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister.
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May 9, 2026 09:32 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Supports, party workers arrive at the Brigade Parade Ground
Amid tight security, supporters and party workers continue to arrive at the Brigade Parade Ground for the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected BJP government in the state.
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May 9, 2026 09:31 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Heavy security deployed at the RCTC Ground ahead of PM Modi’s arrival n Kolkata
Heavy security deployed at the RCTC Ground, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to land ahead of the oath taking ceremony of new West Bengal government.
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May 9, 2026 09:25 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Brigade memorial installed in honour of BJP workers
Ahead of Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in, a memorial has been erected at the Brigade Parade Ground. The memorial honours BJP workers killed in political violence in West Bengal.
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May 9, 2026 09:22 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Jhalmuri around Brigade Parade ground
Stalls of ‘jhalmuri’ being set up around the Brigade Parade ground ahead of Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in. The evergreen Bengali snack, which gained more attention after PM Modi made a stop at a roadside stall to buy a packet during his election campaign.
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May 9, 2026 09:11 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari oath ceremony LIVE updates: Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as West Bengal CM today
Hours after being unanimously elected the leader of the BJP Legislature Party on Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari met Governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP government in the state.
Adhikari will take the oath of office at the Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday morning, most likely along with two Deputy CMs, said sources in the Raj Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the CMs of several NDA-ruled states are scheduled to attend the ceremony. Hours earlier, senior BJP leader and former state unit president Dilip Ghosh proposed Adhikari’s name during the Legislature Party meeting, saying he was the face of the BJP’s expansion in Bengal and the best placed to lead the government. After the proposal received the unanimous support of the MLAs, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the party’s central observer, announced Adhikari’s election as the Legislature Party leader.
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