On May 9, 2026, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the allocation of key portfolios to five ministers in his newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Dilip Ghosh, the former state BJP chief, has been assigned the portfolios of Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development as well as Animal Husbandry. Agnimitra Paul, a fashion designer-turned-politician and two-time BJP MLA from Asansol Dakshin in Paschim Bardhaman district, will manage Women Child Development, Social Welfare, and Municipal Affairs. Nisith Pramanik, a former Union Minister and Lok Sabha member from Cooch Behar, has been given the portfolio for North Bengal Development. Ashok Kirtaniya, representing the Matua community from Bangaon Uttar in North 24 Parganas district, is responsible for Food Supplies. Lastly, Khudiram Tudu, a first-time legislator from the tribal-dominated Ranibandh Assembly constituency in Bankura district, will oversee Backward Class Welfare Development. The next Cabinet meeting is scheduled for May 18, where further announcements regarding the remaining members and portfolios are expected. Adhikari also highlighted the government's commitment to implementing key Central schemes and introduced the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, promising eligible women ₹3,000 (approximately $36 USD) monthly through direct transfers.