West Bengal CM oath ceremony highlights: Suvendu takes oath as first BJP CM of Bengal, Mamata calls for Oppn to unite

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Here are the key highlights of the day:

• Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister, ushering in the state's maiden saffron party government since Independence.
• The swearing-in took place at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds, once the citadel of the Left and later a theatre of TMC dominance.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chief ministers of NDA-ruled states and the party's top leadership sharing the stage before a sea of saffron flags and chants of "Jai Shri Ram".
• As PM Modi walked onto the stage, he bent low, touched his forehead to the dais with folded hands and acknowledged the crowd, triggering thunderous applause from lakhs of BJP supporters packed into Brigade.
• BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik were sworn in as ministers in the six-member cabinet that reflected a social-and-regional balance.
• Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee called for all opposition parties in the state to unite under a “joint platform” to fight the BJP, which took over the reins of the state from the TMC after 15 years in power.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Newly sworn-in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's mother Gayatri Adhikari said she wants her son to work toward achieving justice for the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder victim. “I will ask him to now work for achieving justice to the R G Kar rape-murder victim and all others who faced atrocities,” Gayatri Adhikari said. (PTI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: TMC leader Mamata Banerjee urged all opposition parties in Bengal to come together to form a "joint platform" to fight the BJP which came to power in the state after recent elections. Mamata also called upon the student unions of various affiliations opposed to the BJP and the NGOs to unite against the saffron camp. "I call upon all opposition parties, including the Leftists and the ultra-Left, to come together to form a joint platform against the BJP," Banerjee said.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who refused to resign after losing to BJP, changed her bio, a move suggesting she may have finally conceded. The TMC leader, who also lost her seat to Suvendu, updated her bio on X to reflect that she was the Bengal CM in three previous terms. “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal (15th, 16th and 17th Vidhan Sabha),” Mamata's X profile read.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned BJP's position on Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that the party, which once ran a "major campaign" against him, has now made him the Chief Minister. Addressing a press conference before Suvendu took oath, Raut claimed inconsistency in the BJP's stand and referred to past allegations against Adhikari.

"Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as West Bengal CM. Only a few years ago, the BJP itself ran a major campaign against him, exposing corruption and even showing him on camera taking bribes. Social media was full of posts calling him corrupt, and ED raids followed. Yet today, the same person is going to be the Chief Minister," he alleged.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: The Bangladesh Awami League congratulated Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as Bengal CM on Saturday. In a statement issued on behalf of the party's Central Working Committee, the Awami League described the electoral mandate in West Bengal as "a unique recognition of Suvendu Adhikari's strong leadership." According to the Awami League, "during the tenure of the newly elected government of West Bengal, this bilateral relationship and the momentum of mutual development are expected to be further strengthened." (PTI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari, along with five other MLAs, were inducted into the state cabinet on Saturday. Kirtania shared a heartfelt moment on stage after taking oath as when he went to meet Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister gave a warm hug to him. Kirtania defeated the TMC's Biswajit Das by a margin of 40,670 in the assembly elections for which results were declared on May 4. Read more

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP's giant slayer, who defeated Mamata from Nandigram in 2021 and from Bhabanipur in 2026, took oath as the chief minister of Bengal on Saturday.

He was followed by senior BJP leader and its former state unit president Dilip Ghosh, who was inducted into the cabinet as a minister. Others who took oath as MLAs include Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik.

The six-member ministry reflected the BJP's attempt at social and regional balancing, with representation from Brahmin, OBC, tribal, Matua and Rajbanshi communities, according to PTI.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: BJP workers symbolically enacted the ‘Asthi Visarjan’ of the TMC as Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal and expressed confidence that the state would witness a "new era of development and good governance".

Khandu said the people of West Bengal can look forward to an era "where every corner of the state thrives, every voice is heard, and every dream finds its ground".

Adhikari and five other BJP MLAs took the oath at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata in the presence of Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP's central leadership and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states.

"A new chapter for West Bengal is about to begin. One that will be written with the ink of development, peace and harmony," Khandu posted on X, after witnessing the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata.

Extending his wishes to the new chief minister, Khandu credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the BJP's rise in West Bengal. (PTI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the families of slain BJP workers Late Shri Debasish Mondal, Late Soumitra Ghoshal and Late Ananda Paul after the swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in West Bengal.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday raised questions over the fairness of the West Bengal Assembly election process following the BJP’s victory in the state. In a post on X, he alleged that “nearly 30 lakh genuine voters were disenfranchised” and claimed that several democratic institutions appeared “compromised”. Banerjee demanded the release of “CCTV FOOTAGE FROM THE COUNTING CENTRES” and a transparent counting of VVPAT slips, saying it was necessary so “the truth can come before the people”. He also alleged incidents of post-poll violence and intimidation against Trinamool Congress workers, while asserting that the party would continue to remain a “strong, vocal and uncompromising opposition” in both Delhi and West Bengal.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary at Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground, where the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal is scheduled to take place.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister arrived at Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground was also seen waving at the public upon his arrival at the venue.

Suvendu Adhikari, who was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal, is set to take oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister today.

BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to Suvendu Adhikari after he was named the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal and is poised to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the State, following the party's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. (ANI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the BJP's "spectacular" victory in West Bengal shows that the party's ideology has now gained recognition among people there, and the power change brought by them will pave the way for development of the eastern state.

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways was talking to PTI Videos here before heading to Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal Chief Minister.

The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly in the recently-concluded elections, ending the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year rule and scripting its most significant breakthrough in eastern India.

Adhikari, who defeated TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur assembly seat, on Saturday took oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a watershed moment that redrew the state's political landscape after decades of resistance to saffron politics. (PTI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Five BJP leaders, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet as Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the grand swearing-in ceremony held in Kolkata. Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami, and other leaders also attended the swearing-in ceremony.

BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to Suvendu Adhikari after he was named the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal.

Earlier, on May 4, Suvendu Adhikari established a dominant position in two of West Bengal's most-watched constituencies, Bhabanipur and Nandigram, winning them both.

Figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the 20th and final round of counting in Bhabanipur showed Adhikari winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a substantial margin of 15,105 votes. Simultaneously, he also won the Nandigram assembly seat. According to the data displayed on the ECI official website. Suvendu Adhikari secured 1,27,301 votes at the conclusion of the 19th and final round.

BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured 80 seats after ruling the state for 15 years. (ANI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated and took blessings from senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground during the swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal. At the age of 98, Sarkar remains one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India.

In 1952, he was arrested in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mukherjee during the movement to hoist the Indian tricolour there.

After the formation of the BJP in 1980, he became the organisational coordinator for West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling districts. Within just one year, he helped enrol nearly 10,000 members.

From 1981 onward, he served continuously for seven years as district president, an exceptional achievement at a time when BJP leaders generally could not remain in the same organisational position for more than two years.

Suvendu Adhikari, who was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal, took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister today. (ANI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE:Agnimitra Paul took oath with senior BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, becoming the lone female face in the new Bengal cabinet.

Before entering politics in 2019, Paul was a well-known figure in Kolkata’s fashion circuit. She ran her fashion label “Inga” and designed outfits for Bollywood celebrities including Sridevi and Hema Malini. Her work often highlighted Bengal’s traditional crafts such as Kantha embroidery, and she showcased collections at events including Lakme Fashion Week.

Born and raised in Asansol in a middle-class family, Paul studied Botany before pursuing fashion technology and management studies. Over the years, she built a successful career in fashion before shifting to politics with a focus on women’s empowerment and grassroots mobilisation.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti, describing the day as a celebration of Bengali language, culture and heritage. In a post on X, Banerjee said Tagore’s philosophy continues to guide humanity with its message of unity and harmony beyond aggressive nationalism. She highlighted the Nobel laureate’s vision of universal brotherhood and said his ideals and creative genius continue to inspire people across the world.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: Governor RN Ravi administers the oath of office to Agnimitra Paul as Cabinet Minister of West Bengal on Saturday.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: BJP MLA Ashok Kirtania takes oath as West Bengal Minister in Bengali on Saturday.

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: List of ministers

Suvendu Adhikari- Chief Minister

Dilip Ghosh- Minister

Agnimitra Paul- Minister

Ashok Kirtania- Minister

Kshudiram Tudu- Minister

Nisith Pramanik- Minister

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: 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 here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, chief ministers of NDA-ruled states and senior BJP leaders.

The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule in the state. (PTI)

West Bengal CM oath ceremony LIVE: PM Modi touches the feet of 98-year-old Mukherjee aide before Bengal oath ceremony on Saturday.