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BJP Wins 207 Seats in 294-Member West Bengal Assembly, Forms First State Government Ending 15-Year TMC Rule

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09 May 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:207 seats294-member AssemblyMay 9, 202615-year rule
Bodies:Governor of West Bengal
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What This Article Covers

1.Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026.

2.The BJP secured a majority with 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, ending TMC's 15-year rule.

3.The swearing-in ceremony was attended by PM Modi, Union Ministers, and NDA Chief Ministers, highlighting the event's national political significance.

The Big Picture
Prelims · HighMains · Medium

The BJP has formed its first government in West Bengal, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress. This marks a significant political shift in a key eastern state, with implications for national coalition dynamics and state governance models.

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New Chief MinisterSuvendu Adhikari
BJP Seat Count207 seats
Total Assembly Strength294 members
Oath DateMay 9, 2026
Previous Ruling PartyTrinamool Congress (15 years)

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  • ›New Chief Minister: Suvendu Adhikari
  • ›BJP Seat Count: 207 seats
  • ›Target this Data: BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly in 2026.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: The Governor of West Bengal (R.N. Ravi) administers the oath.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The oath is as per the Third Schedule of the Constitution.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister of a state?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the government formation in West Bengal as per the news:

1. Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

2. The BJP secured a majority by winning more than 200 seats in the 294-member Assembly.

3. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of only BJP-ruled states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, how many seats did the BJP win in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the most significant implication of the BJP forming its first government in West Bengal, as highlighted in the analysis?

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