Subrata Gupta Appointed as Advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Subrata Gupta, ECI's special observer for SIR, appointed West Bengal CM's advisor
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Subrata Gupta, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed as the advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. His extensive experience, including his role as Special Roll Observer for the Election Commission of India, is expected to aid in governance and policy coordination.
- 01Subrata Gupta appointed as advisor to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.
- 02Gupta previously served as Special Roll Observer for the Election Commission of India.
- 03His experience is anticipated to enhance policy coordination and governance.
- 04Shantanu Bala has been appointed as the Chief Minister's private secretary.
- 05Both appointments are part of the restructuring of the Chief Minister's Office.
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On May 9, 2026, Subrata Gupta, a retired IAS officer from the 1990 batch, was appointed as an advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Gupta previously served as the Special Roll Observer for the Election Commission of India during the recent Assembly elections. His extensive experience is expected to contribute significantly to the new administration's policy coordination and governance efforts. Additionally, IAS officer Shantanu Bala, from the 2017 batch and former additional district magistrate of South 24 Parganas, was appointed as the Chief Minister's private secretary. These appointments are part of a restructuring initiative within the Chief Minister's Office following the recent change in government.
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The appointments of Subrata Gupta and Shantanu Bala are expected to improve governance and policy coordination in West Bengal, potentially benefiting citizens through more effective administration.
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