CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Following a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its first-ever government in the state, with the Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 9, according to senior party leaders. Samik Bhattacharya confirmed the date, indicating that preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are already underway in Kolkata.
The BJP secured a decisive mandate, winning over 200 seats and ending more than a decade of Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress rule. With the transition of power imminent, speculation continues over who will be the next Chief Minister. Key contenders include Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh, along with several other prominent BJP figures.
Sources suggest that May 9 holds symbolic importance as it coincides with “25 Baishakh” in the Bengali calendar, adding cultural significance to the ceremony. The oath-taking event is expected to mark a major political transition in West Bengal, reshaping the state’s governance and signaling BJP’s expanding influence in eastern India.
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