West Bengal's First BJP Government Set to Take Charge Under 'Double-Engine' Administration

Kolkata: West Bengal's chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of 'Sonar Bangla' have officially started with Saturday marking the beginning of a new era of "peace and prosperity" under a "double-engine" administration as the state's first BJP government is set to take charge. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Kolkata for the oath-taking ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground, Adhikari posted a message on X welcoming him to the state and describing the occasion as the fulfilment of the "dreams of our founding fathers". A historic dawn for West Bengal indeed. It is a moment of profound pride and jubilation to welcome Visionary Leader Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to the City of Joy. Today, as we witness the Swearing-in-Ceremony of the first-ever BJP Government in West Bengal since… pic.twitter.com/XCuJxwPBw3 — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) May 9, 2026 "A historic dawn for West Bengal indeed. It is a moment of profound pride and jubilation to welcome visionary Leader PM Narendra Modi Ji to the City of Joy. Today, as we witness the swearing-in ceremony of the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal since Independence, we fulfil the dreams of our founding fathers. "Today marks the end of decades of misrule and the beginning of a double-engine era of development, peace, and prosperity. The era of 'Sonar Bangla' officially begins," Adhikari posted on X. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Tamil Nadu politics: Kumara swamy dismisses DMK-AIAD MK alliance buzz talk Undo Bengaluru Woman's 3.5-Hou r Airport Commute Viral: Traffic Warning Undo Viral Video Fallout: Congress Leader's Unwanted Hug Sparks Outrage Undo The BJP, which secured a sweeping victory in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections, is set to form its maiden government in the state. Adhikari, who was unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party on Friday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will take oath as the chief minister. Prime Minister Modi, senior BJP leaders, chief ministers of several NDA-ruled states, industrialists, film personalities and religious leaders are expected to attend the ceremony, which the saffron camp has projected as a defining political moment in Bengal's contemporary history. ADVERTISEMENT Published 09 May 2026, 12:30 IST India News BJP West Bengal Indian Politics Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More