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Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony will take place in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)
Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony Live Updates: West Bengal will get a new Chief Minister today. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the legislative party, and today he will take the oath as the Chief Minister of the state.
Today is set to be a historic day in Bengal’s politics. For the first time in the state’s history, a BJP government is poised to take office. Suvendu Adhikari—who defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur—will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Bengal at 11:00 AM today.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will attend the event. Additionally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President Nitin Navin will also be present at the ceremony. Furthermore, in accordance with protocol, an invitation to the ceremony has also been extended to Mamata Banerjee.
Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on May 8, where Suvendu Adhikari was elected as the leader of the legislative party. Shah personally announced his name. Subsequently, Suvendu met with Governor R.N. Ravi in Kolkata and staked his claim to form the new government by submitting a letter of support from the legislators.
It is worth noting that the BJP secured a resounding victory in 207 seats in West Bengal. In contrast, the TMC was reduced to a mere 80 seats, bringing an end to its 15-year rule.
LIVE page for all updates related to West Bengal’s new government and the ongoing political developments.
8:41 AM
Bengal New CM Oath: A New Dawn for a Fear-Free Bengal — Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed his delight on social media regarding Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony in Bengal. Writing on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), he stated: “The sunrise of ‘Sonar Bangla’ (Golden Bengal); a new dawn for a fear-free Bengal. Today, on the sacred soil of Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party government is set to take its oath.
My heart is overwhelmed with joy and enthusiasm. Waves of pride, faith, and gratitude are surging within me. The ‘Lotus’ has bloomed on the birthplace of the revered Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The victory in Bengal is a victory for India. Today, a new chapter of development, good governance, and public welfare begins on the hallowed land of West Bengal. The victory in Bengal signifies—a safe and developed Bengal for a safe and developed India. For the Bharatiya Janata Party, the victory in Bengal means that the state will now be free from infiltration, free from fear, free from corruption, and will be happy and prosperous.”
8:30 AM
West Bengal CM Oath Live: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary to Also Attend
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in West Bengal. He has already departed from Patna for Kolkata. Accompanying him to the ceremony are Union Ministers Lalan Singh and Jitan Ram Manjhi. Additionally, JDU National Executive President Sanjay Kumar Jha will also be a part of this ceremony.
8:25 AM
Suvendu Adhikari CM Oath: Traffic Advisory Issued in Kolkata
In view of Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony, the Kolkata Police has tightened security in and around the Brigade Parade Ground, as well as across the city. The movement of goods vehicles has been restricted within the city and its surrounding areas. According to a traffic advisory issued by the Kolkata Police late Friday evening, vehicular movement will be restricted on the Esplanade Ramp, Khidirpur Road, Hospital Road, Casuarina Avenue, and Queens Way.
8:16 AM
Bengal CM Swearing-In: Senior Union Ministers Arrive in Kolkata
Representing the Central Government, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Petroleum Minister Suresh Gopi, and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be present at Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony. In addition to these dignitaries, BJP National President Nitin Navin and MP Harsh Vardhan Singla have also arrived in Kolkata to attend the ceremony.
8:08 AM
Bengal CM Oath Ceremony Updates: These Prominent Leaders Have Arrived in Kolkata
Several VVIP leaders from across the country have arrived in Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in West Bengal. This list of guests includes Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Manipur Chief Minister Khem Chand Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen—along with Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde—have also arrived in Kolkata to be a part of this ceremony.
7:33 AM
Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony: Samik Bhattacharya Calls Victory a ‘Dream’
Following Suvendu Adhikari’s election as the leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, State BJP President Samik Bhattacharya stated, “This was not merely our dream; it was the dream of millions of BJP workers. On the very soil of Syama Prasad, a government inspired by Syama Prasad is about to be formed. Tomorrow, the Chief Minister will take the oath.” “There is perhaps no moment greater than this in our lives. The people of West Bengal have uprooted the ‘Jungle Raj’ (lawlessness). This is a victory for democracy.” He further adds, “Mamata Banerjee has been invited in accordance with established protocol.”
7:01 AM
CM Oath Ceremony Live: Keshav Prasad Maurya Expresses Delight
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed his happiness over Suvendu Adhikari being elected as the leader of the legislative party. He stated, “The TMC’s tenure in West Bengal has been akin to a dark night. People felt stifled, and West Bengal—a state that ought to have been at the forefront of the nation—fell behind. However, the people of West Bengal did not yield to fear. They placed their trust in Prime Minister Modi’s assurances and pressed the ‘Lotus’ button.”
6:59 AM
Bengal CM Oath Ceremony: Suvendu Adhikari to Take Oath at 11:00 AM
For the first time in Bengal’s history, a BJP government is set to be formed. Consequently, Suvendu Adhikari will become Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister. He is scheduled to take the oath of office as Chief Minister today at 11:00 AM at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Several prominent leaders—including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nitin Nabin, and Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary—are expected to attend his oath-taking ceremony.
6:54 AM
Bengal CM Oath Ceremony: 8 Proposals for CM, One Name in All
Union Minister Amit Shah stated after a meeting with BJP leaders in Kolkata: “Eight proposals were received, and in all of them, there was only one name. Ample time was provided for a second name, but no other name was proposed. Therefore, I declare Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.”
