Kolkata, May 9: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday expressed confidence that Suvendu Adhikari would lead West Bengal towards development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the BJP’s historic victory in the Assembly elections.

Speaking on the formation of the new government in Bengal, Pradhan said, “Since the partition of Bengal in 1905, this day marks a tectonic shift in the political history of West Bengal. The people of Bengal have reposed their faith in the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With overwhelming public support, Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the Chief Minister in the presence of the Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders and party workers.”

Earlier in the day, Pradhan shared a detailed message on 'X', linking the BJP’s rise in Bengal with the cultural legacy of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh.

“On the sacred occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, we remember Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, a timeless poet, philosopher, educationist and one of the greatest cultural luminaries of our civilisation. Bengal stands at a deeply symbolic moment where its timeless cultural legacy meets a renewed democratic aspiration for the future,” Pradhan wrote.

He further said that Bengal has historically enriched India through its thinkers, reformers, writers, artists and nationalist visionaries, and described the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister as the beginning of “a new chapter of governance in Bengal”.

On the sacred occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, We remember Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, a timeless poet, philosopher, educationist and one of the greatest cultural luminaries of our civilisation. Bengal stands at a deeply symbolic moment where its timeless cultural legacy meets a… pic.twitter.com/ggEVoxbFEz

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 9, 2026

“For us, this moment carries a deeper commitment to restoring Bengal to its rightful place as a beacon of cultural confidence, intellectual leadership, development and national progress. The spirit of Sonar Bangla has always belonged to the people of Bengal and today reflects both their civilisational pride and their aspirations for a brighter future,” he added.

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In As Bengal CM
Earlier on Saturday, RN Ravi administered the oath of office to Suvendu Adhikari at the Brigade Parade Grounds in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior political leaders.

After taking the oath, Adhikari briefly interacted with senior police and administrative officials present at the venue and later updated his social media profiles, adding the designation of “Chief Minister” to his name.

Along with Adhikari, five ministers were also sworn in -- Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Nisith Pramanik and Khudiram Tudu.

The remaining ministers are expected to take oath at Lok Bhavan on Monday, when the first Cabinet meeting of the new government is also likely to be held.

Also Read: Suvendu Adhikari Sworn in as First BJP CM of West Bengal, Five Others Take Oath

BJP Ends 15-Year Rule Of Trinamool
The change in government in West Bengal comes after 15 years, with the BJP securing a massive mandate in the Assembly polls.

According to the election results, the BJP won 207 seats out of 294, though polling was conducted in 293 constituencies. The All India Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Suvendu Adhikari also defeated Mamata Banerjee from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency by a margin of over 15,000 votes.