Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency: After bringing an end to 15 years of Trinamool rule, Bengal awaits a new dawn. On Saturday, May 9th, at 10:00 AM, the swearing-in ceremony for the BJP's new Chief Minister and legislators is set to take place at Kolkata's historic Brigade Parade Ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend this mega event. (BJP new Chief Minister swearing-in in West Bengal)
Having won 207 seats, the BJP is forming the government with a clear majority. However, speculation regarding who will become the Chief Minister remains at its peak. Today, May 8th, Union Observer Amit Shah and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi are arriving in Kolkata. They have been appointed as observers to select the leader of the BJP's legislative party within the Assembly. The leader chosen today will ascend to the state's highest administrative office.
At this moment, Suvendu Adhikari is the frontrunner in the race for the Chief Minister's post. He has proven his mettle by defeating Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee in both of her strongholds—Nandigram and Bhabanipur. It is widely believed that he may be appointed Chief Minister as a reward for this monumental victory. However, the list of contenders also includes names such as Samik Bhattacharya, Swapan Dasgupta, and Utpal Maharaj.
Saturday's swearing-in ceremony is expected to be a star-studded affair, featuring Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from various NDA-ruled states, as well as senior Union Ministers. All eyes are now fixed on May 9th to see into whose hands the BJP high command entrusts the throne of Bengal for the next five years.
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