After the oath ceremony, a visibly emotional PM knelt before the crowd and touched his forehead to the ground. “I bow to West Bengal’s Jana Shakti! The people’s blessings are the truest strength of democracy and the noblest source of public resolve,” Modi later posted on X. He posted a second message congratulating the new CM. “Congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking oath as West Bengal’s CM. He has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters,” he wrote. Adhikari then wrote, “Your blessings and guidance will illuminate my path and inspire me to contribute towards Viksit Bharat by creating Viksit Bengal.”Proceedings began at 11.30pm as governor Ravi issued Adhikari’s “order of appointment” as the new CM. Adhikari took oath in Bengali. Following the ceremony, Adhikari went to Jorasanko Thakurbari to pay his homage to Tagore on his 166th birth anniversary. Later he reached the PWD tent at the Maidan where he discussed the state’s law and order with the DGP and Kolkata police commissioner over a 45-minute luncheon. In the evening, Adhikari visited Mookerjee’s residence in Bhowanipore, the Bharat Sevashram Sangha headquarters in Ballygunge and Kalighat temple. Speaking to reporters, the CM outlined his govt’s plans. He also warned extortionists and “syndicate members”. “Now is the time to wind up your business and get lost. You have done enough damage. We won’t tolerate it anymore.”He also announced plans to declare June 20, 1947, as Bengal Foundation Day and promised restoration of religious and heritage structures. “History can’t be changed. I will discuss it in the cabinet and assembly. It is one of our main agendas,” he said, adding the restoration will be among the top priorities of his govt. “The era of ‘Sonar Bangla’ officially begins,” Adhikari wrote earlier in day.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM On May 10, Trust Vote By May 13‘No Repentance’: Supreme Court On MP Minister’s Remark On Col Sofiya Qureshi‘Rangla to Kangla’: Raghav Chadha ’s Big Charge After ED Action | WatchIndia Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV Technology‘First Enemy Is BJP’: Mamata Calls For Joint Oppn Platform As Suvendu Takes Oath As Bengal CMIndian Sailor Killed, 4 Injured After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of HormuzMamata Banerjee’s X Bio Change Sparks Buzz After BJP Forms Bengal GovernmentDid TMC Avoid Official Entry of Political Killings? Zero In NCRB Records | WatchED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Rs 100 Crore Money Laundering CaseVCK Backs Vijay As TVK Moves Closer To Forming Government In Tamil Nadu | Watch123PhotostoriesWhy is your diet the secret to healthy hair?A simple homely dish that reminded Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his motherSuccess quote of the day by Aristotle: “Excellence is never an accident, it is always the result of…”Hantavirus is that odd infection that can make a simple fever a medical emergency, says Delhi NCR pulmonologistWhat’s it like to visit 10 most economically stable countries in the world right now? What’s India’s rankHow to know if someone is genuine: 5 common habits that sets them apart from those who are fakeHow to correctly store watermelons in summer to keep them fresh, juicy, and long-lastingAnimals that carry their homes with themHow to make South Indian Lauki Paniyaram for Saturday breakfastSundar Pichai: 5 career-saving office politics tips inspired by the Google CEO123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingWWE Smackdown HighlightsWest Bengal Government FormationUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026Yashasvi JaiswalR AshwinBAN vs PAKSalil AnkolaWest Bengal CabinetSuryansh Shedge
After the oath ceremony, a visibly emotional PM knelt before the crowd and touched his forehead to the ground. “I bow to West Bengal’s Jana Shakti! The people’s blessings are the truest strength of democracy and the noblest source of public resolve,” Modi later posted on X. He posted a second message congratulating the new CM. “Congratulations to Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking oath as West Bengal’s CM. He has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters,” he wrote. Adhikari then wrote, “Your blessings and guidance will illuminate my path and inspire me to contribute towards Viksit Bharat by creating Viksit Bengal.”Proceedings began at 11.30pm as governor Ravi issued Adhikari’s “order of appointment” as the new CM. Adhikari took oath in Bengali. Following the ceremony, Adhikari went to Jorasanko Thakurbari to pay his homage to Tagore on his 166th birth anniversary. Later he reached the PWD tent at the Maidan where he discussed the state’s law and order with the DGP and Kolkata police commissioner over a 45-minute luncheon. In the evening, Adhikari visited Mookerjee’s residence in Bhowanipore, the Bharat Sevashram Sangha headquarters in Ballygunge and Kalighat temple. Speaking to reporters, the CM outlined his govt’s plans. He also warned extortionists and “syndicate members”. “Now is the time to wind up your business and get lost. You have done enough damage. We won’t tolerate it anymore.”He also announced plans to declare June 20, 1947, as Bengal Foundation Day and promised restoration of religious and heritage structures. “History can’t be changed. I will discuss it in the cabinet and assembly. It is one of our main agendas,” he said, adding the restoration will be among the top priorities of his govt. “The era of ‘Sonar Bangla’ officially begins,” Adhikari wrote earlier in day.
