West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that 35 ministers will be sworn into office on Monday [1].
The expansion aims to reconstitute the Council of Ministers following the recent public verdict to strengthen governance and party organization [4].
Adhikari said, "The full Council of Ministers of the nationalist government elected by the people of West Bengal is being constituted" [1]. The move is intended to align the state's administrative leadership with the mandate provided by voters [4].
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place in Kolkata. However, reports differ on the specific venue; some sources said the event will occur at Nabanna [4], while others identify Lok Bhavan as the location [2].
Adhikari said 35 MLAs have taken oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata [2]. In a separate statement, he said 35 ministers will be sworn in at Nabanna, reconstituting the state's Council of Ministers following the people's verdict [4].
This expansion represents a significant shift in the state's executive structure. By appointing 35 ministers [1], the administration seeks to broaden its operational capacity across various departments. The Chief Minister said that the restructuring is a direct response to the will of the electorate [4].
“"The full Council of Ministers of the nationalist government elected by the people of West Bengal is being constituted."”
The appointment of 35 ministers suggests an effort by the Adhikari administration to consolidate political control and reward party loyalty following their electoral victory. By expanding the cabinet to this size, the government is likely attempting to ensure representation across diverse districts and factions within the party to maintain stability and accelerate governance goals.
