Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the chief minister of West Bengal.

In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Mr Adhikari has made a mark as a leader who has remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters. Mr Modi expressed his wishes to Mr Adhikari for a fruitful tenure ahead.

The Prime Minister also extended his congratulations to Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik on taking oath as Ministers in the Government of West Bengal.

He said that these leaders have worked tirelessly at the grassroots and served people. Mr Modi expressed confidence that they all will further strengthen West Bengal’s development journey as ministers.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Mr Rio wished him and his Council of Ministers a successful tenure.