West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: 35 Ministers to Take Oath Tomorrow, Says Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal is set for a major political and administrative reshuffle with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announcing the induction of 35 ministers into the state government.

The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday at Nabanna, marking a significant expansion of the state's Council of Ministers. The move is expected to strengthen the government's administrative structure and allocate responsibilities across key departments.

What Has the Chief Minister Announced?

Adhikari announced that 35 ministers will be sworn into office as part of a large-scale cabinet expansion.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "Tomorrow, a full-fledged Council of Ministers of the elected nationalist government will be formed by the verdict of the people of West Bengal. For the purpose of expanding the Council of Ministers, 35 ministers of the West Bengal government will take their oaths at Nabanna at 11 a.m. His Excellency the Governor Shri R. N. Ravi will administer their oaths at Nabanna."

The ceremony is expected to formally complete the formation of the state's ministerial team following the government's electoral victory.

Who Will Administer the Oath?

According to the Chief Minister's announcement, R. N. Ravi will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the incoming ministers.

The event will take place at Nabanna, the state government's administrative headquarters, at 11 a.m.

Which Leaders Could Get Important Portfolios?

While the official list of portfolios has not yet been announced, the report states that senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party are expected to receive key responsibilities in the state administration.

The allocation of departments will be closely watched as it could offer insights into the government's priorities and power structure for the coming years.

How Does This Fit Into the Government's Recent Governance Agenda?

The cabinet expansion comes shortly after the state government approved two major commissions aimed at addressing governance and social issues.

On May 18, the cabinet approved the creation of a Commission against Institutional Corruption and a Commission for Atrocities Against Women.

Speaking about the decision, Adhikari said, "The Cabinet has approved the constitution of a Commission against Institutional Corruption, which will be headed by retired Kolkata High Court judge, Justice Biswajeet Basu. The Cabinet also approved a Commission for atrocities against women. This will be chaired by retired Justice Samapti Chatterjee."

Both commissions are to be headed by retired judges of the Calcutta High Court.

When Will the New Commissions Begin Work?

The Chief Minister said the newly approved bodies would begin functioning from June 1.

"Both the commissions will begin work from June 1," he said.

According to the government, the commissions are intended to strengthen transparency, accountability and citizen protection mechanisms within the state.

What Happens Next?

The swearing-in of 35 ministers will significantly expand the West Bengal government's leadership team and complete the formation of a full-fledged Council of Ministers.

The event is also likely to set the stage for the government's next phase of governance, particularly as it moves ahead with newly established commissions focused on corruption and women's safety.

With portfolios expected to be allocated soon after the oath-taking ceremony, attention will now turn to how the expanded cabinet shapes policy implementation and administrative decision-making across the state.

(With inputs from ANI)