Amit Shah, Union Home Minister of India, described the day as “historic” for West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.
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Sharing his message on social media, Shah congratulated Adhikari and emphasized that the new government reflects the aspirations of the people of West Bengal. He noted that the BJP’s electoral victory marks a significant political shift in the state’s history.
आज का दिन बंगाल के लिए ऐतिहासिक है, जब बंगाल की जन-आकांक्षाओं को समर्पित और जन-जन द्वारा चुनी गई भारतीय जनता पार्टी के पहले मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में श्री @SuvenduWB जी ने शपथ ग्रहण की है।
श्री सुवेंदु अधिकारी जी को पश्चिम बंगाल के मुख्यमंत्री पद की शपथ लेने और सभी अन्य साथियों को… pic.twitter.com/25E6ZB3vWl
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 9, 2026
“Today’s day is historic for Bengal, as Shri Suvendu Adhikari ji has taken oath as the first Chief Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party, dedicated to the hopes and aspirations of Bengal’s people and elected by them,” Shah stated.
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Extending his best wishes, the Home Minister also congratulated the members of the newly sworn-in Council of Ministers, expressing confidence that the new administration would usher in an era of good governance, development, and public welfare.
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He further emphasized that with the formation of the BJP government, West Bengal is set to move forward on a path of progress and prosperity, signaling a new chapter in the state’s political and developmental journey.
The swearing-in ceremony marks a turning point in Bengal’s political landscape, with the BJP assuming power in the state for the first time.
