Governor R.N. Ravi swore in 35 MLAs as ministers in the Suvendu Adhikari-led government on Monday [1, 2].
The expansion marks the finalization of the Council of Ministers following the Bharatiya Janata Party's recent electoral mandate in West Bengal. This move establishes the full administrative structure required to implement the party's legislative agenda.
The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. [2, 3] at Lok Bhavan, also known as Nabanna, in Kolkata [1, 2, 4]. The event served as the formal induction of members into the state cabinet, ensuring that the executive branch is fully staffed to manage government portfolios.
Among those taking the oath were several prominent figures, including Arjun Singh, Ashok Dinda, Swapan Dasgupta, and Rupa Ganguly [1]. The appointment of these 35 individuals [1] is intended to stabilize the administration and distribute departmental responsibilities across the newly formed government.
Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath to each appointee [2]. The process follows the constitutional requirement for the Chief Minister to recommend names for the Governor's appointment to ensure a functioning state government.
The transition follows a period of political shift in the region, moving from the previous administration to the current BJP leadership under Suvendu Adhikari. The swearing-in at Lok Bhavan concludes the initial phase of government formation for this term.
“Governor R.N. Ravi swore in 35 MLAs as ministers”
The completion of the cabinet allows the Suvendu Adhikari administration to move from the transition phase to active governance. By filling all 35 ministerial positions, the BJP-led government can now assign specific portfolios and begin executing the policy mandates promised during their electoral campaign in West Bengal.
