The West Bengal government underwent a significant cabinet expansion on Monday after 35 new ministers were sworn into office during an official ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata. Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office, while Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior BJP leaders attended the event. The induction marks one of the largest expansions of the state cabinet since the formation of the new government and is expected to strengthen administrative functioning across multiple departments. Several prominent BJP leaders and legislators were included in the expanded council of ministers, with portfolio allocations expected to be finalized following internal government discussions. Political observers believe the move is aimed at improving regional representation and accelerating policy implementation across West Bengal. The expanded ministry also reflects the government’s effort to build a broader leadership structure as it begins its full-term governance agenda after the recent Assembly elections.
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