Patna, May 9 -- Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar on Saturday extended his congratulations to the newly formed government in West Bengal and wished them success in their tenure.

Speaking to ANI on the development, Nishant Kumar said, "The new government that has been formed in Bengal, I congratulate them and extend my best wishes."

The remarks come amid Suvendhu Adhikari taking oath as Bengal Chief Minister today. Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in the state.

Along with Adhikari, senior BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik also took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet during the swearing-in...