Kolkata, May 9 -- BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rahul Sinha on Saturday termed the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal Chief Minister a "historic change" for the state and said the new government would work for Bengal's overall development.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the oath-taking ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground, Sinha said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several national leaders would attend the event, which coincides with the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

"A historic change is taking place as a new government is being formed in Bengal, dedicated to the welfare of all. To bless this occasion, our Prime Minister will attend, and, significantly, the swearing-in coincides with 25 Baisakh, the birth anniversary of R...