Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister after historic win

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a landmark victory in West Bengal, with Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as the state's first-ever chief minister from the party. This historic win, securing 207 seats in the assembly elections, marks the end of 15 years of governance by the All India Trinamool Congress under Mamata Banerjee.

The grand swearing-in ceremony, held at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, was a testament to the BJP's significant political shift in the state. The event saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and chief ministers from various BJP-ruled states, underscoring the national importance of this electoral outcome.

Adhikari, elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party, has pledged that the new administration will operate under a "collective leadership" model. His stated priorities include fostering a corruption-free governance, ensuring justice for all, and dedicated public service. This signals a new era of governance in West Bengal, with the BJP aiming to fulfill its electoral promises and address the state's challenges.

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the new administration would function through “collective leadership” and prioritise corruption-free governance, justice and public service.