BJP Victory / PM Modi at Brigade Parade Ground Ahead of Suvendu’s Oath
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PM Modi attends Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing‑in at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground as BJP forms its first government in West Bengal after winning 207 seats and ending Mamata Banerjee’s 15‑year rule.
Kolkata, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday to attend the swearing‑in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to become the first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal.
The oath‑taking ceremony marks a watershed moment in Bengal’s political history, as the BJP registered a decisive victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections, winning 207 of the 293 seats contested. The triumph ended the Trinamool Congress’s 15‑year rule under Mamata Banerjee and delivered one of the biggest setbacks of her political career.
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Adhikari, 57, was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party earlier this week. His elevation follows high‑profile electoral wins in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, including a symbolic victory over Mamata Banerjee in her traditional stronghold of Bhabanipur by a margin of 15,115 votes. His dual victories cemented his stature as the party’s most prominent face in Bengal.
The swearing‑in ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground has drawn national attention, with Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and senior NDA leaders present to witness the historic occasion. The event symbolizes the BJP’s formal entry into Bengal’s governance after years of political struggle against regional forces.
Also Read: Suvendu Adhikari Vows Collective Leadership as Bengal’s First BJP CM
Since the announcement of election results on May 4, Bengal has witnessed sporadic incidents of post‑poll violence. On May 6, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, underscoring the tense atmosphere in the state. Security has been tightened across Kolkata and other districts to ensure peace during the oath‑taking ceremony.
Adhikari’s rise from a former Trinamool Congress strategist to the BJP’s chief ministerial face reflects Bengal’s shifting political dynamics. His organizational reach, insider knowledge of the TMC, and aggressive campaign style positioned him as the natural choice for the top post.
With his swearing‑in, Bengal enters a new political era, as the BJP seeks to consolidate its governance and deliver on promises of change, development, and stability.
The oath‑taking ceremony marks a watershed moment in Bengal’s political history, as the BJP registered a decisive victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections, winning 207 of the 293 seats contested. The triumph ended the Trinamool Congress’s 15‑year rule under Mamata Banerjee and delivered one of the biggest setbacks of her political career.
https://youtu.be/kitkIPSG65Y?si=kxt60abLwKxs4YyT
Adhikari, 57, was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party earlier this week. His elevation follows high‑profile electoral wins in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, including a symbolic victory over Mamata Banerjee in her traditional stronghold of Bhabanipur by a margin of 15,115 votes. His dual victories cemented his stature as the party’s most prominent face in Bengal.
The swearing‑in ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground has drawn national attention, with Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and senior NDA leaders present to witness the historic occasion. The event symbolizes the BJP’s formal entry into Bengal’s governance after years of political struggle against regional forces.
Also Read: Suvendu Adhikari Vows Collective Leadership as Bengal’s First BJP CM
Since the announcement of election results on May 4, Bengal has witnessed sporadic incidents of post‑poll violence. On May 6, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, underscoring the tense atmosphere in the state. Security has been tightened across Kolkata and other districts to ensure peace during the oath‑taking ceremony.
Adhikari’s rise from a former Trinamool Congress strategist to the BJP’s chief ministerial face reflects Bengal’s shifting political dynamics. His organizational reach, insider knowledge of the TMC, and aggressive campaign style positioned him as the natural choice for the top post.
With his swearing‑in, Bengal enters a new political era, as the BJP seeks to consolidate its governance and deliver on promises of change, development, and stability.
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