BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to be Sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced Suvendu Adhikari as the next West Bengal chief minister, a decision made unanimously by the party. Adhikari's name was proposed by party leader Dilip Ghosh, and the swearing-in ceremony is set to take place on May 9 at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata.

Adhikari, once a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, has dealt significant electoral blows to the TMC supremo, including defeating her in the 2021 polls in Nandigram and in the recently concluded polls in Bhabanipur.

Adhikari played a decisive role in orchestrating the BJP's breakthrough victory in West Bengal, leveraging his grassroots connection and understanding of the state's political landscape to spearhead aggressive campaigning and consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment.

The immediate next steps include Adhikari's swearing-in ceremony, which will be held on May 9, marking the beginning of the BJP's tenure in the state. The party is expected to outline its governance priorities and policies in the coming days.