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Suvendu Adhikari set to become Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister, marking a historic political shift in the state.

By Pritha Chakraborty

May 08, 2026 16:57 IST

Suvendu Adhikari is all set to become the new Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic moment as the state prepares to get its first-ever BJP government. Adhikari will take oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday morning after being elected leader of the BJP legislative party on Friday.

The crucial meeting was attended by senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, who, sources said, formally announced Adhikari’s name for the top post. With the development, Bengal is set to witness a major political transition after decades of non-BJP rule.

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