West Bengal Cabinet Expands with 35 New Ministers Under Chief Minister Adhikari
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reshaped his government on June 1, 2026, adding 35 new ministers. This expansion brings the total cabinet size to 41, comprising 13 Cabinet Ministers, 3 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 19 Ministers of State. Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Meet 35 New Faces In Suvendu Adhikari's Government The expansion includes 13 Cabinet Ministers, three Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 19 Ministers of State.
The West Bengal government has undergone a major restructuring to broaden regional and social representation. By appointing 35 new members, the administration aims to sharpen its focus on local governance and district-level administrative needs.
Under Article 164(1A) of the Constitution, state councils are capped at 15% of the total Legislative Assembly seats. This expansion pushes the West Bengal government toward that constitutional limit, allowing for a more granular distribution of departments like Health and Education. The inclusion of Kalita Majhi, a former domestic worker, marks a notable shift in the state's political outreach strategy as it prepares for the 2027 administrative cycle.
- Total Cabinet strength: 41
- New inductees: 35
- Composition: 13 Cabinet Ministers, 3 MoS (Independent Charge), 19 MoS
Glossary
Council of Ministers: The executive body led by the Chief Minister responsible for state policy and administration.
Portfolio: The specific government department or area of responsibility assigned to a minister.
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