Kolkata, May 9 -- Becomes first BJP CM since independence

Leader of BJP Legislature Party Suvendu Adhikari was sworn-in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal at a grand ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground here this morning.

West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to 55-year-old Suvendu Adhikari in the presence of a large crowd, who had travelled from across the State to witness the first-ever BJP Chief Minister being sworn-in since 79 years of independence.

Following the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari, BJP MLAs Dilip Gosh, Agnimithra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik were also sworn-in as Cabinet Ministers.

Prime Minister Narendra, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minist...