Answer
9th
Explanation
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal on 9 May 2026.
Key Points
- > He is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal
- > BJP won 207 seats
- > He was sworn in by R. N. Ravi
Additional Information
- The first Chief Minister of West Bengal was Prafulla Chandra Ghosh.
- The total number of assembly seats is 294.
- 148 seats are required for a majority in the assembly.
| Chief Minister | Party | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Jyoti Basu | CPI(M) | 1977-2000 |
| Mamata Banerjee | Trinamool Congress | 2011-2026 |
| Suvendu Adhikari | BJP | 2026-Present |