In developments reported on June 1, 2026, West Bengal swore in 35 ministers in its first BJP-led government. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi swore in 35 MLAs as ministers on June 1, 2026 at Kolkata’s Lok Bhavan.
Separately, chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s council now has 41 members in the state’s first BJP-led government.
In addition, thirteen inductees became cabinet ministers, three took independent charge, and 19 joined as ministers of state.
The same reports noted that the expansion follows the party’s assembly election victory in West Bengal.
Authorities also said existing ministers attended the oath ceremony alongside senior state bureaucrats at Lok Bhavan.
Further context from the day indicated the BJP’s first Bengal ministry allocates portfolios across newly sworn MLAs from diverse districts.
The matter remains under active review according to published timelines.
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