Suvendu expands Ministry; 13 Cabinet Ministers, 22 Ministers of State take oath
On June 1, 2026, thirty-five BJP MLAs were sworn in as Ministers in the West Bengal government, expanding the Council of Ministers to 41 members. The new cabinet includes 13 Cabinet Ministers and 22 Ministers of State, with a focus on geographical, ethnic, and gender representation. Portfolios for the new Ministers will be allocated on June 3, 2026.
- ▪West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi administered oaths to the new Ministers at Lok Bhawan in Kolkata.
- ▪The cabinet expansion includes the highest number of legislators from North Bengal ever included in the council of ministers.
- ▪Seven women Ministers have been appointed, including one Cabinet Minister and two Ministers of State.
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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.West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi administered oaths to 13 Cabinet Ministers, three Ministers of State (independent charge) and 19 other Ministers of State. With six Ministers, including the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari taking the oath on May 9, the total number of Ministers has increased to 41.Also read | Follow the highlights of West Bengal Cabinet expansion on June 1, 2026As per Article 164(1A) of the Constitution, the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 15%.
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