Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as First Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister of West Bengal at Historic Brigade Parade Ground Ceremony
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister of West Bengal at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, marking the first Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state since independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders including Dilip Ghosh attended the historic ceremony, which also featured a memorial for party workers killed in political violence.
The oath-taking event was held at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground, drawing significant national attention and high-level participation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the ceremony, alongside several senior leaders and ministers, including Dilip Ghosh, reflecting the political importance of the occasion at both the state and national levels.
The formation of the new government represents a historic shift in West Bengal’s political landscape, ending a prolonged period of regional political dominance. The presence of top national leadership underscored the significance of the transition and the administrative mandate assumed by the new government under Suvendu Adhikari.
During the ceremony, a memorial dedicated to Bharatiya Janata Party workers who lost their lives in incidents of political violence was also erected at the venue. The tribute stood as a solemn acknowledgment of party members affected by political unrest in the state.
The event concluded with the formal establishment of the new state administration under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari, marking a decisive moment in West Bengal’s governance history and signaling a new phase of political direction for the state.

Comment List