Categories: State News

Mamata Banerjee takes oath as West Bengal CM for the 3rd consecutive time

Mamata Banerjee was sworn as West Bengal Chief Minister for the third time in the shadow of Covid and post-poll violence in parts of the state. The oath ceremony took place with Covid protocols in place at the “Throne Room” at the Raj Bhavan. The rest of the cabinet and the council of ministers will be sworn in on May 9, the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams 

Mamata Banerjee won a landslide victory in the Bengal election to secure a third straight term. The Trinamool won 213 of 292 seats while its strongest rival, BJP, finished second with 77 seats. Mamata Banerjee will head to her office Nabanna, where she will be given a guard of honour by the Kolkata Police.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • West Bengal Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Find More State In News Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Nicknames of States of United States

From the sprawling plains of the Midwest to the sun-kissed shores of the Pacific, the…

9 hours ago

Veteran Politician and Former Union Minister V. Srinivas Prasad Passes Away at 76

The Indian political landscape has lost a seasoned leader with the passing of V. Srinivas…

10 hours ago

India to Host 2025 BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that India will host the prestigious 2025 BWF…

10 hours ago

Top-10 Most Liberal Cities in United States 2024

In the mosaic of American cities, certain urban centers stand out as bastions of liberal…

11 hours ago

ICICI Bank Joins India’s Top 5 Companies with Market Cap Surpassing Rs 8 Trillion

In a remarkable achievement, ICICI Bank has etched its name among India's top five companies…

11 hours ago

RBI Announces 8% Interest on Floating Rate Bond 2034: All You Need to Know

The Government of India has introduced a Floating Rate Bond (FRB) maturing in 2034, with…

12 hours ago