West Bengal: Top 10 leaders to attend As Suvendu Adhikari's swearing in as first BJP Chief Minister of state

Ajeyo Basu 2026/05/08 20:28:00 IST www.topindiannews.com

Amit Shah (Union Home Minister)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah oversaw the legislative party meeting, announced Adhikari as CM, and was instrumental in the partys strategy. Credit: Image X @ani_digital

Nitin Nabin (BJP National President)

A key organizer in the 2026 campaign whose leadership is credited with the BJPs gains. Credit: Image X @AshokChavan1958

Dilip Ghosh (Senior BJP Leader)

A prominent voice in West Bengal politics and a former state president of the BJP, Dilip Ghosh has been crucial for establishing the partys base in West Bengal. Credit: Image X @SudhanidhiB

Samik Bhattacharya (West Bengal BJP State President)

Formally announced the election results and the oath-taking ceremony logistics. Credit: Image X @ANI

Locket Chatterjee (BJP Leader/MP)

A key female face for the party in West Bengal who was present during the staking of the claim. Credit: Image X @ANI

Swapan Dasgupta (Intellectual/BJP Leader)

Represents the partys ideological and policy-driven dimension in West Bengal. Credit: Image X @abasu4ever

Agnimitra Paul (BJP Leader)

One of the prominent voices who publicly supported Adhikaris candidacy and has been a sharp critic of the previous administration. Credit: Image X @mukherji_speaks

Mohan Charan Majhi (Chief Minister of Odisha)

Attended the legislature meeting as a co-observer, highlighting regional coordination among BJP-ruled states. Credit: Image X @PemaKhanduBJP

Prem Singh Tamang (Chief Minister of Sikkim)

One of the early regional leaders to reach Kolkata to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Credit: Image X @sksingh_deo