Reports on June 1, 2026 outlined developments that 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.
In addition, chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s council now has 41 members in the state’s first BJP-led government.
The same reports noted that thirteen inductees became cabinet ministers, three took independent charge, and 19 joined as ministers of state.
Authorities also said the expansion follows the party’s assembly election victory in West Bengal.
Further context from the day indicated existing ministers attended the oath ceremony alongside senior state bureaucrats at Lok Bhavan.
Related filings and briefings added that the BJP’s first Bengal ministry allocates portfolios across newly sworn MLAs from diverse districts.
Agencies indicated more information would follow after scheduled meetings.
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