Amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram", senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday at Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground. West Bengal Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office to Adhikari and several other senior leaders as a part of BJP's maiden cabinet in Bengal.
Groups of supporters carrying BJP flags and saffron banners gathered at different points across the city since morning before moving towards the venue amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and slogans hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adhikari.
The sprawling Brigade Parade Grounds wore a festive look with folk performances and devotional music setting the tone for the swearing-in ceremony. Traditional Chhou dance troupes and tribal dance performances entertained the gathering.
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