In a historic development that signals the dawn of a new political era in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday formally announced Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister-designate of the State following the BJP’s landslide victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Addressing a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party in Kolkata, Shah declared that Adhikari has been unanimously elected as the ‘leader’ in the Assembly. “Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal tomorrow (Saturday, May 9, 2026) at the Brigade Parade Ground,” Shah said, drawing loud cheers from party leaders and MLAs. Adhikari, who was present at the meeting, was seen wiping tears as senior leaders embraced him.