Suvendu Adhikari swearing-in: Full list of VIPS attending the historic ceremony
West Bengal is set to witness a historic political moment as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP chief minister. Several Union ministers, BJP leaders, and chief ministers from across India have already arrived in Kolkata for the grand ceremony.
West Bengal is preparing for a major political shift as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the state’s first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister on Saturday, May 9.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground and is expected to be attended by top BJP leaders, Union ministers, and chief ministers from several states.
The BJP registered a massive victory in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending decades of dominance by regional parties in the state.
Following the victory, Suvendu Adhikari met Governor R. N. Ravi and staked a claim to form the government.
Calling the mandate “historic”, Adhikari said the BJP government would work towards fulfilling all promises made to the people of Bengal during the election campaign. The ceremony is also being seen as a major show of strength for the BJP, with senior leaders from across the country arriving in Kolkata to attend.
The oath-taking ceremony is expected to draw huge crowds, tight security arrangements, and extensive political attention nationwide. Several VVIPs have already reached Kolkata ahead of the event.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY?
The swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground. The event marks a historic political moment as West Bengal gets its first-ever BJP-led government, with Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as the chief minister.
FULL LIST OF VVIPS ATTENDING THE CEREMONY
Name | Designation |
|---|---|
Prem Singh Tamang | Chief Minister of Sikkim |
Harshabardhan Singla | Member of Parliament |
Khem Chand Singh | Chief Minister of Manipur |
Neiphiu Rio | Chief Minister of Nagaland |
Nemcha Kipgen | Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur |
Suresh Gopi | Union Minister of Petroleum |
Diya Kumari | Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan |
Pema Khandu | Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh |
Manik Saha | Chief Minister of Tripura |
Eknath Shinde | Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
Nitin Nabin | BJP National President |
Rajnath Singh | Union Defence Minister |
J P Nadda | Union Health Minister |
Dharmendra Pradhan | Union Education Minister |
Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Union Minister |
Samrat Choudhary | Bihar Deputy Chief Minister |
Suvendu Adhikari’s elevation to the chief minister’s post marks a significant political breakthrough for the BJP in West Bengal.
The party has been working aggressively to expand its presence in the state over the past several years, and the latest election results have given it a decisive mandate.
Political observers believe the large presence of BJP leaders and chief ministers at the swearing-in ceremony reflects the party’s attempt to project unity and strength ahead of upcoming state and national elections.
The Brigade Parade Ground ceremony is expected to be one of the biggest political events in Kolkata this year, with supporters gathering from different parts of the state to witness the historic occasion.
West Bengal is preparing for a major political shift as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the state’s first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister on Saturday, May 9.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground and is expected to be attended by top BJP leaders, Union ministers, and chief ministers from several states.
The BJP registered a massive victory in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending decades of dominance by regional parties in the state.
Following the victory, Suvendu Adhikari met Governor R. N. Ravi and staked a claim to form the government.
Calling the mandate “historic”, Adhikari said the BJP government would work towards fulfilling all promises made to the people of Bengal during the election campaign. The ceremony is also being seen as a major show of strength for the BJP, with senior leaders from across the country arriving in Kolkata to attend.
The oath-taking ceremony is expected to draw huge crowds, tight security arrangements, and extensive political attention nationwide. Several VVIPs have already reached Kolkata ahead of the event.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY?
The swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground. The event marks a historic political moment as West Bengal gets its first-ever BJP-led government, with Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as the chief minister.
FULL LIST OF VVIPS ATTENDING THE CEREMONY
Name | Designation |
|---|---|
Prem Singh Tamang | Chief Minister of Sikkim |
Harshabardhan Singla | Member of Parliament |
Khem Chand Singh | Chief Minister of Manipur |
Neiphiu Rio | Chief Minister of Nagaland |
Nemcha Kipgen | Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur |
Suresh Gopi | Union Minister of Petroleum |
Diya Kumari | Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan |
Pema Khandu | Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh |
Manik Saha | Chief Minister of Tripura |
Eknath Shinde | Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
Nitin Nabin | BJP National President |
Rajnath Singh | Union Defence Minister |
J P Nadda | Union Health Minister |
Dharmendra Pradhan | Union Education Minister |
Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Union Minister |
Samrat Choudhary | Bihar Deputy Chief Minister |
Suvendu Adhikari’s elevation to the chief minister’s post marks a significant political breakthrough for the BJP in West Bengal.
The party has been working aggressively to expand its presence in the state over the past several years, and the latest election results have given it a decisive mandate.
Political observers believe the large presence of BJP leaders and chief ministers at the swearing-in ceremony reflects the party’s attempt to project unity and strength ahead of upcoming state and national elections.
The Brigade Parade Ground ceremony is expected to be one of the biggest political events in Kolkata this year, with supporters gathering from different parts of the state to witness the historic occasion.
