West Bengal is set to witness a historic political transition as the incoming Chief Minister will take oath on May 9, according to Samik Bhattacharya. The announcement comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive mandate in the recently concluded Assembly elections.The BJP is poised to form its first-ever government in the state, having crossed the 200-mark in combined wins and leads in the 294-member Assembly—an emphatic victory that signals a major shift in West Bengal’s political landscape.
#WATCH | Kolkata | BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya says, "The oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal will take place on 9th May..." pic.twitter.com/KVyR0AwN5y
— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2026
Bhattacharya confirmed that preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway, with the formal transition of power expected to take place later this week. The event is likely to draw senior party leaders and key figures from across the country, underlining the significance of the electoral outcome.The scale of the BJP’s victory marks a turning point in a state long dominated by regional political forces. With a clear majority, the party now faces the task of translating its electoral success into governance, focusing on development, infrastructure, and administrative reforms.
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