Nisith Pramanik, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the newly formed West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Pramanik, born in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, has rapidly ascended in politics, beginning his career with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) before joining the BJP in 2019. His move to the BJP was pivotal, as he won the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat in the same year, enhancing his status as a key player in a region known for its political rivalry. Recognized as a “Cooch Behar strongman,” Pramanik has significant influence, particularly among the Rajbanshi community. He served in the Union Cabinet as Minister of State for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs & Sports until 2024, managing critical portfolios related to internal security and youth engagement. Following his tenure in the Union government, he returned to state politics, winning the Mathabhanga (SC) constituency in the 2026 assembly elections. With the BJP's recent victory in West Bengal, Pramanik's induction as a cabinet minister marks a significant milestone in his political journey.