Kolkata, May 9: Congratulatory messages poured in from senior BJP leaders across the country after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the state’s first‑ever BJP government.

Adhikari was sworn in along with five other ministers at a high‑profile ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Ministers from NDA‑ruled states. The event marked a historic political shift in Bengal, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his greetings on X, calling the occasion an “auspicious sign for prosperity, development, and public welfare.” He expressed confidence that under PM Modi’s guidance, Adhikari would steer West Bengal towards a brighter future rooted in transparency, good governance, and inclusive growth, fulfilling the dream of Sonar Bangla.

Heartiest congratulations to Shri @SuvenduWB on taking the oath of Chief Minister of West Bengal. Many congratulations to all the ministers who took the oath today.

This new beginning on the sacred ‘Pochishe Boishakh’ is an auspicious sign for the prosperity, development, and…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 9, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also conveyed his wishes, describing the new government as a “Double Engine Sarkar” that would drive development and empower citizens. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari termed the BJP’s rise in Bengal as the beginning of a “new era of development and progress,” wishing Adhikari a tenure marked by good governance and inclusive growth.

Congratulations to Shri @SuvenduWB ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Wishing him a successful tenure devoted to the welfare and progress of the people.
Under the guidance of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, the “Double Engine” Sarkar will continue to drive… pic.twitter.com/cQQx1UfGB5

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 9, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Adhikari and prayed for a “golden chapter” in Bengal’s resurgence. In his message, he invoked Maa Kali’s blessings and expressed hope that the new government would restore democratic values and cultural pride while fulfilling the aspirations of the people.

पश्चिम बंगाल के मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में शपथ लेने पर श्री @SuvenduWB जी को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!

​पूर्ण विश्वास है कि आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के यशस्वी मार्गदर्शन एवं आपके ऊर्जावान नेतृत्व में 'सोनार बांग्ला' का संकल्प सिद्ध होगा और प्रदेश सांस्कृतिक,… pic.twitter.com/isEOasaVON

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 9, 2026

Apart from Adhikari, the other leaders sworn in as ministers included Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtania, and Khudiram Tudu. Their induction reflects the BJP’s diverse leadership strategy as it formally assumes power in West Bengal for the first time.

The swearing‑in ceremony underscored the national importance of the BJP’s breakthrough in Bengal, with leaders across India uniting in support of Adhikari’s historic elevation.