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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Cabinet Expansion; 35 Ministers to Take Oath at Lok Bhavan

By Editorial Team
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Cabinet Expansion; 35 Ministers to Take Oath at Lok Bhavan

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that a full-fledged Council of Ministers of the elected government in West Bengal will be constituted tomorrow following a major cabinet expansion.

In a statement shared on social media, Adhikari said that 35 ministers will take the oath of office at Lok Bhavan at 11 a.m. as part of the expansion of the state cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony will be administered by West Bengal Governor Shri R. N. Ravi.

The Chief Minister described the development as the formation of a full-fledged Council of Ministers based on the mandate given by the people of West Bengal. The ceremony is expected to witness the presence of senior government officials, political leaders, and distinguished guests.

The induction of 35 ministers marks a significant step in strengthening the administrative framework of the newly elected government and is expected to shape the state's governance agenda in the coming years.

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