In a swift administrative reshuffle, Suvendu Adhikari, the new Chief Minister of West Bengal, has appointed retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as his advisor and Manoj Agarwal, who recently served as the Chief Election Officer during the state assembly elections, as the new Chief Secretary. These appointments were made just two days after Adhikari took office. Additionally, the government has decided to terminate the tenures of nominated members and directors across various state boards and end service extensions for individuals over the age of 60. This has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, including former Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who accused the government of shamelessly manipulating the electoral process. Gokhale's remarks reflect growing concerns about the integrity of the state's political landscape, especially following the recent elections. TMC Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien also mocked the timing of these appointments as mere coincidence.