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Suvendu Adhikari to Take Oath as West Bengal Chief Minister After BJP's Assembly Majority
Published: May 9, 2026
Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as West Bengal's Chief Minister after the BJP won 207 of 294 Assembly seats, securing a clear majority. He was elected unopposed as legislature party leader, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirming the decision.