Suvendu Adhikari to Become 9th CM of West Bengal BJP Ends TMC 14-Year Rule

Now, the BJP will join this list with Suvendu Adhikari as the 9th Chief Minister.

FAQ Section

Q1: When did Suvendu Adhikari get elected as BJP legislative party leader?
On 8 May 2026.

Q2: When will he take oath as Chief Minister?
On 9 May 2026.

Q3: Which party ruled West Bengal before BJP?
Trinamool Congress (TMC) ruled for 14 years.

Q4: How many seats are there in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly?
294 seats.

Q5: Who did Suvendu Adhikari defeat in Bhabanipur?
Mamata Banerjee.

Q6: What is the election system used in West Bengal?
First-past-the-post system.

Q7: Who administers the oath to the Chief Minister?
The Governor of the state.

Q8: Under which Article is the Chief Minister's office defined?
Article 164 of the Constitution of India.

Exam-Focused Points

• New Chief Minister:  Suvendu Adhikari (9th CM of West Bengal)

• Elected as BJP leader:  8 May 2026

• Oath date:  9 May 2026

• Previous ruling party:  Trinamool Congress (14 years)

• Defeated opponent:  Mamata Banerjee (in Bhabanipur and Nandigram)

• Total Assembly seats:  294

• Term length:  5 years

• Voting system:  First-past-the-post

• Constitutional basis:  Article 164 (Chief Minister)

• Oath administrator:  Governor of West Bengal

• Past ruling parties:  Congress, CPI, CPI(M), TMC