West Bengal is set to witness a historic political transition as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to form its first-ever government in the state. Following a landslide victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, where the party secured 206 seats to end the 15-year tenure of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the official swearing-in ceremony has been scheduled for May 9, 2026. The event is being organized on a grand scale at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground, symbolizing a "new era" for the state’s governance.
Full Schedule and Venue Information
The Directorate of Information and Cultural Affairs, in coordination with state BJP leaders, has finalized the following timeline for the government formation:
| Event | Date & Time | Location |
| Legislative Party Meeting | May 8, 2026 (4:00 PM) | Kolkata |
| Official Staking of Claim | May 8, 2026 (Evening) | Raj Bhavan, Kolkata |
| Swearing-in Ceremony | May 9, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Brigade Parade Ground |
Key High-Profile Attendees
The ceremony is expected to be a massive show of strength for the NDA alliance. Notable guests include:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Chief Ministers from several BJP and NDA-ruled states
Senior BJP Leadership, including State President Samik Bhattacharya and central observers
Security and Logistics
To ensure the safety of the high-profile delegates and the massive expected crowd, the Kolkata Police has implemented a multi-tier security plan:
Personnel Deployment: Nearly 4,000 police personnel will be stationed at the venue, supported by central forces and Quick Response Teams (QRT).
Surveillance: High-rise buildings surrounding the Brigade Parade Ground will be under constant monitoring.
Traffic Diversions: Major arterial roads in Central Kolkata will see significant diversions starting from 6:00 AM on May 9.
The Front-Runners for the Cabinet
While the BJP leadership has remained tight-lipped about the final names, Suvendu Adhikari—who defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur—is the leading contender for the Chief Minister’s post. Other prominent faces likely to be inducted into the Cabinet include:
Dilip Ghosh (Former State President)
Agnimitra Paul (State Vice President)
Swapan Dasgupta (Academic and Former MP)
Samik Bhattacharya (State President)