West Bengal

West Bengal is entering one of the biggest political transitions in its modern history. After nearly 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule under Mamata Banerjee, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged victorious in the 2026 Assembly Elections and is now preparing to form its first-ever government in the state.

At the center of this political shift is Suvendu Adhikari, who was formally elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on May 8, 2026. The decision clears the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal during the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 9 at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground.

The political journey of Suvendu Adhikari has become one of the defining stories of Bengal politics over the last decade. Once considered a trusted lieutenant of Mamata Banerjee inside the Trinamool Congress, Adhikari later shifted to the BJP and became the party’s strongest face in Bengal.