Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has established a tentative allocation of cabinet portfolios for the new West Bengal government [1, 2].

The transition marks a significant political shift in the region, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory ends 15 years [2] of rule by the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

The portfolio details surfaced in late April 2026, following the West Bengal Assembly election [3]. That election was conducted in two phases on April 23, 2026, and April 29, 2026 [3].

According to reports, the tentative list includes five cabinet ministers [2]. The prospective team consists of Dilip Ghosh, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, Agnimitra Paul, and Nisith Pramanik [1, 2].

While these assignments have been circulated, the official list remains pending. The administration is currently finalizing the departmental distributions to ensure a smooth handover of power from the previous regime.

Adhikari is tasked with stabilizing the state's governance after the high-stakes electoral contest. The selection of these five individuals suggests a strategic balance of regional influence and party loyalty within the new cabinet [1, 2].

“The BJP victory ends 15 years of rule by the Trinamool Congress.”

The formation of this cabinet represents the first change in West Bengal's executive leadership in over a decade. By tentatively assigning portfolios to key figures like Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul, the BJP is signaling its intent to consolidate power quickly and dismantle the long-standing administrative structures of the TMC.