West Bengal Cabinet Expands with 35 New Ministers

The West Bengal cabinet has been expanded, with 35 new ministers taking their oath of office. This significant cabinet reshuffle sees a large number of new faces joining Suvendu Adhikari's government.

1 Jun, 05:45 — 1 Jun, 11:39

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Cabinet expansions are significant political events that can reshape governance, introduce new policy directions, and reflect shifts in power dynamics within a state's ruling party. This expansion in West Bengal indicates a major reconstitution of the state's Council of Ministers.

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35 new ministers will be sworn into the West Bengal cabinet
The oath ceremony will take place on Monday
Suvendu Adhikari announced the cabinet expansion

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35 ministers will take oath in the West Bengal Cabinet expansion.

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Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath.

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The oath ceremony will be held at 11 AM.

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The oath ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan.

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The oath ceremony will take place at Nabanna.

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The specific location of the oath ceremony (Lok Bhavan vs. Nabanna)

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual87d ago

West Bengal cabinet expansion: 35 ministers take oath in Suvendu Adhikari govt

Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration. The expansion marks a significant reshuffle as the state government moves to strengthen its administrative team and governance across various departments.

By TOI CITY DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual87d ago