West Bengal Cabinet undergoes expansion, 35 MLAs take oath as Ministers
The West Bengal Cabinet has expanded with the induction of 35 new BJP MLAs, bringing the total number of ministers to 41. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari oversaw the expansion, which aims to balance geographical, ethnic, and gender representation.
Why it matters
This significant cabinet expansion marks a major shift in the political landscape of West Bengal.
Thirty-five BJP MLAs were sworn in as Ministers in the West Bengal government on Monday (June 1, 2026) at an event organised at Lok Bhawan. Kolkata.
The article provides factual reporting on the cabinet expansion and constitutional limits without editorializing.
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