West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a major expansion of his cabinet, with 35 ministers set to take oath on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan at 11 am and will be administered by Governor RN Ravi.
Making the announcement through a social media post on Sunday evening, Adhikari said the formation of a full-fledged Council of Ministers marks an important step in establishing the new government elected by the people of West Bengal. He stated that the cabinet expansion would strengthen governance and help the administration effectively implement its agenda across the state.
“As part of the cabinet expansion, 35 ministers of the Government of West Bengal will take oath at Lok Bhavan at 11 am. Hon’ble Governor Shri RN Ravi will administer the oath of office,” Adhikari said in his post.
The expansion comes less than a month after Adhikari assumed office as chief minister on May 9. His oath-taking followed a historic electoral victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which ended the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule in the state.
During the initial swearing-in ceremony, only a small group of ministers joined Adhikari in taking office. The first batch included Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtania and Kshudiram Tudu. The latest expansion is expected to significantly increase the size of the state cabinet and distribute responsibilities across key departments.
Political observers view the move as an important milestone for the new administration as it seeks to consolidate its governance structure after the change in power. The expanded cabinet is likely to include leaders from different regions and communities, reflecting the BJP’s broader strategy for governing the state.
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to attract significant political attention as West Bengal’s new government completes the formation of its ministerial team.
