Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become Bengal’s Next CM

Kolkata, May 8, 2026 West Bengal is set for a major political shift as the BJP prepares to form its first government in the state. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has reportedly been chosen as the leader of the BJP legislative party, clearing the way for him to take oath as the next Chief Minister. The development marks a significant moment in Bengal politics after the party’s victory in the Assembly elections. According to reports, the decision was taken during a meeting of BJP MLAs, where Adhikari received support from party legislators. His swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place on May 9 in Kolkata, with several senior BJP leaders likely to attend the event. The party is treating the occasion as a landmark political moment in the state. Suvendu Adhikari, once considered a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, became one of the BJP’s strongest faces in Bengal after joining the party. He gained national attention after defeating Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram during the 2021 Assembly elections and later emerged as a key strategist for the BJP in the state. With the BJP preparing to lead Bengal for the first time, all eyes are now on how the new government shapes the state’s political future. Adhikari’s elevation is being seen as both a symbolic and strategic move as the party looks to strengthen its hold in eastern India.