West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: 35 New Ministers Sworn In
West Bengal Cabinet expansion LIVE: 35 MLAs take oath
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On June 1, 2026, 35 Ministers were sworn into the West Bengal Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This expansion increases the Cabinet's strength to 41 members, just three short of the maximum allowed in the 294-member Assembly.
- 01The Cabinet expansion includes 35 new Ministers sworn in on June 1, 2026.
- 02Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari previously took oath along with five other BJP MLAs on May 9.
- 03The Cabinet will now consist of 41 Ministers, close to the maximum of 44 permitted.
- 04Meetings were held in New Delhi regarding the Cabinet induction with BJP leadership.
- 05The current Assembly has 294 members, and the Cabinet's size is crucial for governance.
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On June 1, 2026, a significant expansion of the West Bengal Cabinet took place, with 35 Ministers taking their oaths. This event is part of the ongoing efforts by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to strengthen his government following recent elections. Previously, Adhikari and five other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were sworn in as Ministers on May 9. With the new appointments, the Cabinet will now have a total of 41 members, which is just three below the maximum limit of 44 for a government in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly. Discussions regarding the induction were held in New Delhi between Adhikari and State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya with the party’s central leadership.
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The expansion of the Cabinet is expected to enhance governance and decision-making in West Bengal.
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