Suvendu Adhikari has taken the oath of office as Chief Minister of West Bengal. He leads the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government ever formed in the State, following the results of the 2026 Assembly elections. The change marks a major shift in West Bengal's political history. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly.