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IIE DIGITAL DESK : Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement was made after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP’s legislative party during a crucial meeting attended by senior party leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the state. The event is expected to draw large crowds and senior BJP leaders from across the country, symbolizing the party’s milestone victory in Bengal.

The media after the legislative party meeting, Amit Shah confirmed that the process of selecting the legislative party leader had been completed smoothly and democratically. He stated that Suvendu Adhikari’s name was proposed by multiple members and received unanimous support. According to Shah, no other name was suggested during the meeting, reflecting strong internal consensus within the party.

Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent political figure in West Bengal, played a key role in the BJP’s electoral strategy and campaign across the state. His elevation to the top post signals the party’s confidence in his leadership and organizational capabilities at a time when it prepares to form its first government in the state.

The formation of a BJP-led government in West Bengal marks a historic political transition, ending years of rule by rival parties and reshaping the state’s political equation. The upcoming oath ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground is expected to be both symbolic and celebratory, as the BJP begins a new chapter in Bengal’s governance.

With the leadership issue settled and the Chief Minister-designate named, attention now turns to the formation of the new cabinet and the policy direction the government will adopt in the coming days.