In a major cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, 35 MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the West Bengal government. The oath-taking ceremony marked the induction of Cabinet ministers, Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and Ministers of State, significantly enlarging the council of ministers.
Key Faces in the New West Bengal Cabinet
Senior BJP leaders Deepak Barman, Tapas Roy, and Dr. Shankar Ghosh are among the 13 MLAs sworn in as Cabinet ministers. Their induction is seen as part of the BJP's effort to strengthen administrative leadership, bringing a mix of organisational and legislative experience to the cabinet.
Cabinet Ministers with Organisational Experience
Manoj Kumar Oraon, Arjun Singh, and Gouri Shankar Ghosh were sworn in as Cabinet ministers. All three have played active roles in party organisation and electoral politics, reflecting the government's focus on political experience in key portfolios.
Senior Voices Join the Cabinet
Swapan Dasgupta, Jagannatha Chattopadhyay, and Kalyan Chakraborty took oath as Cabinet ministers, adding seniority and ideological depth to the government. These appointments underline the BJP's attempt to balance governance with political messaging.
Cabinet Line-Up Expands Further
Ajay Poddar, Saradwat Mukherjee, Dudh Kumar Mondal, and Anup Kumar Das complete the list of Cabinet-rank ministers. Representing different regions of the state, they bring the cabinet closer to its full working strength.
Ministers of State with Independent Charge
Dr. Indranil Khan, Malati Rava Roy, and Rajesh Mahato were sworn in as Ministers of State with Independent Charge, allowing them to head departments without a Cabinet minister above them. Their roles are expected to be crucial in administrative execution.
First Set of Ministers of State
Joyel Murmu, Hare Krishna Bera, and Anandamay Barman were inducted as Ministers of State, forming part of the 19-member MoS group supporting senior ministers. Their appointments aim to strengthen departmental functioning at the grassroots level.
Sports, Social, and Regional Representation
Former cricketer Ashok Dinda joined the ministry alongside Nadiar Chand Bauri and Vishal Lama. Their inclusion highlights the government's emphasis on diverse professional and regional representation, all appointed as Ministers of State.
Women and Youth in the Ministry
Shantanu Pramanik, Moumita Biswas Mishra, and Umesh Ray were sworn in as Ministers of State, including young leaders and women representatives. This reflects the party's focus on generational and gender representation.
Ministers of State from Diverse Backgrounds
Purnima Chakravarty, Kaushik Chowdhury, and Bhaskar Bhattacharya were inducted as Ministers of State, bringing experience from organisational and legislative roles. The appointments aim to ensure wider representation within the government.
Ministers of State: First Set of Final Inductees
Dibakar Gharami, Amiya Kisku, and Kalita Majhi were sworn in as Ministers of State, representing different social and regional backgrounds within West Bengal. Their induction strengthens the government's outreach and administrative presence across constituencies.
Ministers of State Complete 35-Member Expansion
Gargi Das Ghosh, Biraj Biswas, Dipankar Jana, and Sumana Sarkar form the final group of Ministers of State inducted into the government. Their swearing-in completes the 35-member cabinet expansion, filling key supporting roles across departments.
