At the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 9, 2026) took blessings of Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior workers of BJP in the State.
Mr. Modi arrived in Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony. After reaching Brigade Parade Grounds, he was accompanied by Chief Minister-designate Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya, took a ride on an open jeep and waved at the thousands of BJP workers and supporters who were present at the venue.
West Bengal oath-taking updates
The entire Brigade Parade Grounds is decked in saffron colours and a large number of artists are performing to the tune of traditional drums.
After taking a ride on the vehicle, Mr. Modi went to the stage and met all the dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states and other leaders.
