West Bengal Government Expands Cabinet with 35 New Ministers
West Bengal cabinet expansion: Full list of ministers inducted into the BJP government
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The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expanded its Cabinet by inducting 35 new ministers, increasing the total to 41. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Governor RN Ravi, with notable figures including Swapan Dasgupta and Arjun Singh joining the ranks.
- 01The Cabinet expansion includes 13 cabinet ministers, 3 Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 19 Ministers of State (MoS).
- 02Swapan Dasgupta, a prominent BJP leader, is among the newly inducted cabinet ministers.
- 03Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari retains key portfolios such as Home, Health, and Finance.
- 04Dilip Ghosh is assigned to oversee Rural Development and Panchayats.
- 05The total number of ministers in the West Bengal government now stands at 41.
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On Monday, the BJP government in West Bengal expanded its Cabinet by adding 35 new ministers, just three weeks after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five others took their oaths. The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by Governor RN Ravi at Nabanna, increased the total number of ministers to 41, including the Chief Minister. Among the new ministers, Swapan Dasgupta, a veteran BJP leader, was appointed as a Cabinet Minister, alongside former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Arjun Singh and journalist Jagannath Chattopadhyay. The new Cabinet comprises 13 cabinet ministers, 3 Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 19 Ministers of State (MoS). Key portfolios retained by Adhikari include Home, Health, and Finance, while senior party leader Dilip Ghosh will oversee Rural Development and Panchayats. Other notable appointments include Agnimitra Paul for Women and Child Development and Nisith Pramanik for North Bengal Development. This reshuffle reflects the BJP's strategy to strengthen its governance in West Bengal.
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The Cabinet expansion is expected to influence governance and policy implementation in West Bengal.
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