BJP Set to Form Government in West Bengal on May 9, Ending TMC's Long Reign
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to establish its first government in West Bengal on May 9, coinciding with Rabindranath Tagore's birthday. This victory marks the end of Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule and signifies a major political shift in a state long considered a stronghold of opposition. With celebrations erupting nationwide, BJP leaders are urging party workers to maintain peace amid the challenges ahead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the victory as a triumph of the people's power and good governance, reinforcing the BJP's growing influence in Indian politics.
May 5, 2026, 12:32 IST
Historic Victory for BJP in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to establish its first government in West Bengal on May 9, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The party has decisively defeated the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), marking the end of Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule. This victory signifies BJP's inaugural governance in a state long regarded as a bastion of opposition in Eastern India.
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Samik Bhattacharya, the state BJP president, announced that the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister of West Bengal will take place on May 9. He also condemned incidents where individuals vandalized property while displaying BJP flags, stating that such actions could lead to expulsion from the party. Celebrations erupted across the nation for West Bengal's victory, but he acknowledged the significant challenges ahead. He urged party workers to maintain peace and respect others' sentiments.
On Monday, the BJP achieved a remarkable victory in West Bengal, a crucial stronghold in Eastern India where it had struggled to gain traction for over a decade. This decisive win is not merely a numerical triumph; it has dealt a significant blow to Mamata Banerjee's long-standing dominance and reshaped the regional political landscape.
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Following the victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X to express, “The lotus has bloomed in West Bengal! The 2026 assembly elections will be remembered. This is a victory of the people's power and good governance.” The BJP's journey, which began with a limited presence in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, has transformed into a decisive mandate after a significant rise in the 2019 elections and some setbacks in 2021. This win bolsters the BJP's political narrative nationally and reinforces its perception of continuous growth and strength, while also solidifying the roles of both central leadership and regional leaders.