West Bengal CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: WB is witnessing its biggest political reset in 15 years as Suvendu Adhikari prepares to be sworn in as the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, ending Mamata Banerjee’s long rule. LIVE updates here.

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Well-known fashion designer Agnimitra Paul is one of the top contenders for the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal this year. Paul won the Asansol Dakshin constituency on a BJP ticket. Her rise in the party in a short span of time has been meteoric. 

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After TMC’s defeat in the 2026 West Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as Chief Minister, alleging unfair elections. However, under constitutional convention and Article 164, a CM must prove majority or step down, leaving the Governor to decide the next course.

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Meanwhile, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, refused to resign from her post, saying she did not lose the election. She alleged that the BJP “stole the verdict” with the support of the Election Commission and central forces.

BJP government in Bengal to take oath on May 9, coinciding with Tagore birth anniversary

After the BJP's victory in West Bengal, security eased outside Mamata Banerjee’s home but tightened at Nabanna. Officials were told to safeguard documents, while paramilitary forces maintained vigil. Incidents of BJP flags replacing Trinamool Congress symbols were also reported.

After BJP sweep, security eased at Mamata Banerjee’s home; TMC flags replaced in Kolkata office

Global media highlights a historic shift as the BJP conquers Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. Simultaneously, actor Vijay’s TVK stunned the world by ousting the DMK in Tamil Nadu, disrupting decades of Dravidian dominance. Check what other publications said about the results.

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The order mandates that all files, important papers, and communications must be properly accounted for at all times. Officials said the order is to be implemented immediately, with departments expected to strengthen internal protocols governing the handling and security of official records.

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Kurta and Kochano Dhoti - the pleated, tucked-in style- has been unique to the state of Bengal for centuries. As BJP scripted history on Monday in West Bengal, PM Modi gave a nod to the state's culture with his attire. 

PM Modi celebrates historic West Bengal election win in traditional ‘Kochano Dhoti’ and Kurta

Extending his remarks beyond West Bengal, Modi also referred to the BJP-NDA’s performance in Assam, calling it a reaffirmation of the alliance’s development agenda. He stated, “Assam blesses BJP-NDA once again,” and thanked voters for a “resounding mandate.”

'The Lotus blooms in Bengal': PM Modi, senior BJP leaders hail historic 2026 sweep in Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry

The 2026state assembly results upend Indian politics. Vijay’s TVK breaks the Tamil Nadu duopoly. BJP makes history in Bengal under Adhikari as TMC falls. Himanta secures a rare third term in Assam, while Kerala’s UDF, led by Satheesan, ends a decade of LDF rule.

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Bengal CS orders strict guarding of govt files, prohibits copying and scanning

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