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BJP Bengal oath ceremony mixes Tagore vibes and jhalmuri stalls to court Bengali hearts
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
The BJP chose a politically loaded venue and Bengali snacks
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders attended. Marking BJP’s first government in the state, the ceremony leaned heavily into Bengali culture, with jhalmuri stalls and other local touches—against the backdrop of a venue steeped in political symbolism.
- Suvendu Adhikari takes oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
- It’s BJP’s first time forming a government in West Bengal
- Bengali cultural elements like jhalmuri stalls featured prominently
- The choice of venue adds political symbolism to the event
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