West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expanded his cabinet by swearing in 35 new ministers on June 1, 2024 [1].
The expansion increases the administrative capacity of the state government and reshapes the leadership structure within the council of ministers.
Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office to the new appointees during the ceremony. The event took place at Nabanna, the West Bengal state secretariat located in Kolkata [1].
This move brings the total strength of the council of ministers to 41 members [2]. The expansion follows the initial formation of the government after Adhikari took the oath as chief minister on May 9, 2024 [3].
The induction of 35 ministers [1] marks an increase in the government's executive wing. By filling these positions, the administration aims to distribute portfolio responsibilities across a larger group of officials to manage state affairs.
“Suvendu Adhikari expanded his cabinet by swearing in 35 new ministers”
The rapid expansion of the cabinet shortly after Suvendu Adhikari took office in May 2024 suggests a strategy to consolidate political support and ensure broad representation within the state government. By increasing the council to 41 members, the administration is scaling its executive reach to implement policy goals across West Bengal.
