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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls BJP govt formation an emotional moment

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls BJP govt formation an emotional moment

Fadnavis made the remarks after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds, marking the saffron party’s first government in the state since Independence Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

West Bengal oath-taking updates: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal, five other MLAs also take oath

West Bengal oath-taking updates: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal, five other MLAs also take oath

Security was tightened across key locations in Kolkata today ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in West Bengal, including at the residence of Chief Minister-designate Suvendu Adhikari, Brigade Parade Grounds, and outside former CM Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence. Heavy security deployment was seen outside Mr. Adhikari’s Chinar Park residence in Kolkata. Security arrangements were also intensified at the RCTC Ground, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to land before attending the ceremony. A multi-layered security apparatus, including central forces and Kolkata Police personnel, was put in place at Brigade Parade Grounds, the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP government. CRPF personnel were deployed outside Ms. Banerjee’s Kalighat residence amid heightened political activity in the city. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister

BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds. The swearing-in ceremony, held in Kolkata, was attended by several senior BJP leaders and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, reflecting the significance of the party’s breakthrough in the eastern state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president JP Nadda and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were among the prominent leaders present during the oath-taking ceremony. Chief Ministers including Himanta Biswa Sarma, Manik Saha, Rekha Gupta and Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the event and congratulated Adhikari on the BJP’s landmark electoral victory in West Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari Wins Bhabanipur And Nandigram The BJP Legislature Party had earlier unanimously elected Suvendu Adhikari as its leader following the party’s decisive mandate in the Assembly elections. Adhikari emerged as one of the biggest winners …

Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9

Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9

BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari. File | Photo Credit: ANI Newly elected MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal unanimously elected Suvendu Adhikari as leader of their legislature party on Friday (May 8, 2026). Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who presided over the meeting, said all proposals were received in favour of Mr. Adhikari. Accompanied by several leaders of the BJP’s State unit, including Dilip Ghosh, Locket Chatterjee, and Tapas Roy, the Chief Minister-designate reached Lok Bhavan and met Governor R.N. Ravi to stake claim to form the government. The BJP had won 207 seats in the 294-member Legislative Assembly while the Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats. West Bengal government formation LIVE Mr. Adhikari will take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Chief Ministers of the BJP and National Democratic Alliance-ruled States will participate in the swearing-in. Amidst cheers from the MLAs-elect, Mr. Adhikari said: “Bhoi [fear] is out, and as Narendra Modiji has …

Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, sends best wishes to new government

Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, sends best wishes to new government

Narendra Modi’s BJP defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘s Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has been in power in West Bengal state since 2011. Meanwhile, contesting on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket from the Barrackpore constituency, film director Raj Chakraborty lost to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kaustuv Bagchi, trailing by over 9,500 votes. On Thursday, Raj shared a note on his Instagram account that he is quitting politics. Raj Chakraborty penned a note to announce that he is quitting politics. Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat Raj wrote a note in Bengali to announce his decision. He began, “Whenever I have been trusted with some responsibility, I have tried to do my work with complete loyalty and truthfulness. I have tried to give my all. As a film director, I try to bring joy to the audience. Sometimes I have won, other times I have lost.” He added, “I entered politics in 2011. People had trusted me with an opportunity to work. Over the next 5 years, I have done my best to continue carrying out …

Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

Amid Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign as West Bengal’s chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party’s announcement of oath-taking on May 9, speculation is rife on who will get the top post in the state. Among a few frontrunners is BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, who won from Asansol Dakshin in 2026 assembly polls. Agnimitra Paul’s social media says that she was a fashion designer before turning to politics. (Facebook/Agnimitra Paul) A BJP leader told Hindustan Times on Monday, May 4, that BJP’s Bengal vice-president Agnimitra Paul is among the names being considered for chief minister post “Adhikari is on the list. Some leaders have also proposed the names of Rajya Sabha member and state president Samik Bhattacharya and state vice-president Agnimitra Paul, who has won from Asansol Dakshin,” the BJP leader said on condition of anonymity. Track live updates of West Bengal government formation here Who is Agnimitra Paul Defeating TMCs Tapas Banerjee, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul won in Asansol Dakshin with a margin of over 40,000 votes, according to the Election Commission of India. According …