West Bengal Cabinet Expanded to 41 Ministers Under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal's cabinet has been expanded to 41 members under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the BJP's victory in the 2026 state elections. The cabinet formation occurred in two phases: an initial swearing-in on May 9, 2026, followed by a major expansion on June 1, 2026, when 35 new ministers were inducted. The expansion reflects the new government's effort to establish a full administrative structure after the electoral mandate.
Following the BJP's decisive victory in the 2026 West Bengal State Assembly elections, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has formed a cabinet with a total strength of 41 members. The cabinet formation took place in two phases: the first phase occurred on May 9, 2026, when Chief Minister Adhikari and five senior BJP legislators were sworn into office, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi present to congratulate them. The second and major phase of cabinet expansion took place on June 1, 2026, when Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office to 35 additional ministers at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata. This two-phase approach allowed the government to first establish core leadership before expanding to a full-fledged administration.
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The article does not provide the names or portfolios of the 41 cabinet ministers, nor does it specify which departments or ministries were assigned to individual ministers.
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