Suspense continues over West Bengal Cabinet expansion
The West Bengal Cabinet expansion remains uncertain nearly ten days after the BJP government was sworn in. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari currently oversees 42 departments, while five Ministers have been allocated 12 departments. Speculation continues regarding the timing of further Cabinet expansion and the allocation of key portfolios ahead of the upcoming Budget Session.
- ▪Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister along with five Ministers after the BJP won 207 seats in the Assembly.
- ▪The first Cabinet meeting allocated 12 departments to the five Ministers, with Adhikari holding charge of 42 departments.
- ▪There is speculation about the inclusion of an economist for the Finance Minister position and ongoing discussions about portfolio allocations.
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KolkataAlmost ten days after the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was sworn in in West Bengal, suspense continues over the allocation of portfolios of different departments.West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in along with five Ministers on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground after the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, reducing the Trinamool Congress to 80 seats.There are 54 departments in the West Bengal government, and Mr. Adhikari currently holds charge of 42 of them, including Home, Finance, Industries, School, Higher Education and Health. BJP govt.
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