Three weeks after taking oath as Chief Minister along with five Cabinet colleagues, Suvendu Adhikari is set to expand the West Bengal Council of Ministers on Monday.&nbsp;Announcing the move on Sunday, the Chief Minister said 35 ministers will be inducted into the state government during an oath-taking ceremony scheduled at Nabanna.&nbsp;In a post on X, Adhikari said Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath of office to the new ministers at 11 am.&nbsp;"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," said CM Suvendu Adhikari.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">আগামীকাল পশ্চিমবঙ্গের জনগণের রায়ে নির্বাচিত রাষ্ট্রবাদী সরকারের পূর্ণাঙ্গ মন্ত্রীসভা গঠিত হতে চলেছে। মন্ত্রীসভা সম্প্রসারণের উদ্দেশ্যে পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের ৩৫ জন মন্ত্রী সকাল ১১ টায় লোকভবনে শপথ গ্রহণ করবেন। মহামান্য রাজ্যপাল শ্রী আর. এন. রবি মহোদয় লোকভবনে তাঁদের শপথ বাক্য পাঠ…&mdash; Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) <a href="https://x.com/SuvenduWB/status/2061046438466032082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are expected to receive key portfolios in the expanded Cabinet.&nbsp;The Cabinet expansion comes weeks after the state government approved the formation of two commissions to examine institutional corruption and crimes against women.On May 18, the West Bengal Cabinet cleared the proposal to set up both panels, which will be headed by retired judges of the Calcutta High Court.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-bust-dawood-ibrahim-isi-module-arrest-nine-over-terror-plot-targeting-delhi-mumbai-1780239954300">ISI module busted by Delhi Police recruited local youths by promising large rewards, used Nepal channels for logistics</a>&nbsp;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."&nbsp;The Chief Minister said both commissions will start functioning from June 1 as part of the government's efforts to ensure accountability and protect citizens' rights."Both the commissions will begin work from June 1," he said.&nbsp;The state government has said the two commissions will investigate issues related to corruption in institutions and crimes against women and submit their findings to the administration.

Three weeks after the formation of the government, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is set to expand his Cabinet with the induction of 35 ministers on June 1.

Three weeks after taking oath as Chief Minister along with five Cabinet colleagues, Suvendu Adhikari is set to expand the West Bengal Council of Ministers on Monday. Announcing the move on Sunday, the Chief Minister said 35 ministers will be inducted into the state government during an oath-taking ceremony scheduled at Nabanna. In a post on X, Adhikari said Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath of office to the new ministers at 11 am. "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," said CM Suvendu Adhikari.

Three weeks after the formation of the government, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is set to expand his Cabinet with the induction of 35 ministers on June 1.

Suvendu Adhikari announces West Bengal Cabinet expansion; 35 ministers to take oath on Monday

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari presided over the first meeting of his cabinet on Monday after assuming charge and, in a major decision pertaining to national security, approved the land transfer to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the Bangladesh border. The process of transferring land will start from Monday and will be completed within 45 days, he said.&nbsp;In total, the new cabinet took six crucial decisions, including the immediate implementation of the Census exercise in the state, ending the deadlock between the state and Centre under the previous TMC government.&nbsp;“We took six decisions at the Cabinet. We are committed towards the well-being of 321 families of martyrs who laid down their lives as BJP supporters,” Suvendu said.&nbsp;“In the backdrop of steadily changing demography in Bengal’s bordering districts, our cabinet has approved the beginning of the process of handing over necessary land to the BSF for setting up border fences. The chief secretary and the secretary of the state’s land and land revenue department have been asked to complete the process of land transfer within the next 45 days,” Adhikari said.&nbsp;He also gave a nod to the start of the census exercise and took potshots at the previous Mamata Banerjee government for delaying the process.&nbsp;“The TMC government betrayed the Constitution and the people and deliberately kept the census exercise on hold in Bengal so that women’s reservation could be stopped,” Adhikari said.&nbsp;<h2>Suvendu Adhikari promises ‘Susashan’ and ‘Suraksha’</h2>&nbsp;After the first cabinet meeting, Adhikari promised “Susashan” (good governance) and “Suraksha” (security).&nbsp;The chief minister also alleged that the new criminal law of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the erstwhile IPC and CrPC, wasn't officially implemented by the TMC government in the state and said the first cabinet meeting has granted official sanction for the new law to come into force.&nbsp;The cabinet also approved a proposal for a five-year extension in the age limit of school job applicants, as promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign, he said.&nbsp;"The Bengal cabinet empowers the chief secretary to take steps to initiate central government training for officers under the national and state cadres," Adhikari said.&nbsp;<h2>Nod to rollout of all central schemes</h2>&nbsp;The government also officially decided to join the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The health secretary has been directed to complete the necessary agreement with the Union health ministry at the earliest.The cabinet also approved the implementation of major central government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishak Bima Yojana, PM SHRI, Vishwakarma Scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ujjwala Yojana.&nbsp;All district magistrates have been instructed to expedite the forwarding of all applications to the concerned Union ministries.&nbsp;As part of administrative reforms, IAS officers in West Bengal will now participate in central government training programmes like other states.&nbsp;&nbsp;The government has also decided to fully align West Bengal with the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.&nbsp;<h2>Age limit for govt jobs increased to benefit educated youth&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Adhikari also announced that the cabinet had decided to increase the upper age limit for government job applications by five years to improve employment opportunities for educated youth.&nbsp;“This government does not function on ego; it functions on principles.” Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of ‘Fear Out, Trust In,’ he stated that the new government is committed to ensuring security, confidence and development for the people of West Bengal.&nbsp;

The cabinet also approved the implementation of major central government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishak Bima Yojana, PM SHRI, Vishwakarma Scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ujjwala Yojana, ending the deadlock under the previous TMC government.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari presided over the first meeting of his cabinet on Monday after assuming charge and, in a major decision pertaining to national security, approved the land transfer to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the Bangladesh border. The process of transferring land will start from Monday and will be completed within 45 days, he said. In total, the new cabinet took six crucial decisions, including the immediate implementation of the Census exercise in the state, ending the deadlock between the state and Centre under the previous TMC government. “We took six decisions at the Cabinet. We are committed towards the well-being of 321 families of martyrs who laid down their lives as BJP supporters,” Suvendu said. “In the backdrop of steadily changing demography in Bengal’s bordering districts, our cabinet has approved the beginning of the process of handing over necessary land to the BSF for setting up border fences. The chief secretary and the secretary of the state’s land and land revenue department have been asked to complete the process of land transfer within the next 45 days,” Adhikari said. He also gave a nod to the start of the census exercise and took potshots at the previous Mamata Banerjee government for delaying the process. “The TMC government betrayed the Constitution and the people and deliberately kept the census exercise on hold in Bengal so that women’s reservation could be stopped,” Adhikari said. Suvendu Adhikari promises ‘Susashan’ and ‘Suraksha’ After the first cabinet meeting, Adhikari promised “Susashan” (good governance) and “Suraksha” (security). The chief minister also alleged that the new criminal law of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the erstwhile IPC and CrPC, wasn't officially implemented by the TMC government in the state and said the first cabinet meeting has granted official sanction for the new law to come into force. The cabinet also approved a proposal for a five-year extension in the age limit of school job applicants, as promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign, he said. "The Bengal cabinet empowers the chief secretary to take steps to initiate central government training for officers under the national and state cadres," Adhikari said. Nod to rollout of all central schemes The government also officially decided to join the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The health secretary has been directed to complete the necessary agreement with the Union health ministry at the earliest. The cabinet also approved the implementation of major central government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishak Bima Yojana, PM SHRI, Vishwakarma Scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ujjwala Yojana. All district magistrates have been instructed to expedite the forwarding of all applications to the concerned Union ministries. As part of administrative reforms, IAS officers in West Bengal will now participate in central government training programmes like other states. The government has also decided to fully align West Bengal with the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Age limit for govt jobs increased to benefit educated youth Adhikari also announced that the cabinet had decided to increase the upper age limit for government job applications by five years to improve employment opportunities for educated youth. “This government does not function on ego; it functions on principles.” Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of ‘Fear Out, Trust In,’ he stated that the new government is committed to ensuring security, confidence and development for the people of West Bengal.

The cabinet also approved the implementation of major central government schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishak Bima Yojana, PM SHRI, Vishwakarma Scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ujjwala Yojana, ending the deadlock under the previous TMC government.

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari approves land transfer to BSF for border fencing

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West Bengal’s political map has changed dramatically, and with Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, attention is now shifting to his cabinet. From veteran faces to key organisational players, here’s all you need to know about Bengal’s first BJP cabinet members.

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