West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will swear in 35 ministers on Monday to form a full Council of Ministers [1].
This expansion is a critical step for the state government to formalize its executive leadership and distribute administrative responsibilities following the recent electoral mandate [3]. The move allows the administration to move from a provisional setup to a full-fledged cabinet capable of implementing its policy agenda.
The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. [2]. Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath to the newly appointed ministers during the proceedings [1].
The event will be held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata [3]. This location serves as the primary venue for the official transition of power as the administration fills its remaining cabinet slots.
Chief Minister Adhikari said the expansion ensures the government has the necessary manpower to manage various state portfolios [1]. The appointment of 35 ministers [1] represents the first major cabinet expansion under his leadership since the recent elections.
Security and logistical arrangements are being finalized at Lok Bhavan to accommodate the incoming ministers and government officials [3]. The ceremony marks the final stage in the process of establishing the state's executive branch for the current term.
“35 ministers will be sworn in to form a full Council of Ministers”
The transition to a full Council of Ministers allows the West Bengal government to shift from emergency or limited governance to a comprehensive departmental structure. By filling these 35 positions, the administration can distribute legislative and executive workloads across more portfolios, which is typically necessary for managing the complex bureaucracy of a state with West Bengal's population and administrative needs.
