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On Monday, June 1, West Bengal underwent a significant cabinet expansion, with 35 BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers at Lok Bhavan. This development comes shortly after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari took office following the BJP’s robust performance in the Assembly elections, winning 208 seats in the 294-member Assembly. Let’s explore the key figures in this expanded cabinet. (Image: PTI)
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Swapan Dasgupta | A notable figure in the newly expanded cabinet, Swapan Dasgupta previously served in the Rajya Sabha. After resigning to contest the 2021 Assembly elections, he returned to the political scene and achieved success in the 2026 polls. (Image: Swapan Dasgupta/X)
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Arjun Singh | Former Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh has joined the cabinet after securing a seat in Noapara. His experience in politics is expected to bolster the government’s influence in the industrial region. (Image: Arjun Singh/X)
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Manoj Kumar Oraon | Representing Kumargram in Alipurduar district, Manoj Kumar Oraon began his political journey with the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) before joining the BJP. His inclusion ensures representation from North Bengal and the tribal communities. (Image: Suvendu Adhikari/X)
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Jagannath Chattopadhyay | Known for his organizational role within the BJP, the Suri MLA has been instrumental in the party’s growth throughout the state. (Image: Jagannath Chattopadhyay/X)
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Tapas Roy | As the Maniktala MLA who previously served as Pro-Tem Speaker during the Assembly transition, he brings significant legislative experience to the new cabinet. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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Dr Shankar Ghosh | The Siliguri MLA, who achieved a notable win over senior Trinamool leader Goutam Deb, symbolizes the BJP’s emphasis on North Bengal. (Image: Dr Shankar Ghosh/X)
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Dr Kalyan Chakraborti | Representing Khardaha, Dr Chakraborti is among the professionals who have transitioned into politics, earning a spot in the expanded ministry. (Image: BJP)
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Dr Ajay Kumar Poddar | Serving as the Kulti MLA from Paschim Bardhaman, he represents a crucial industrial region and is among the fresh faces in the cabinet. (Image: BJP)
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Malati Rava Roy | As a Minister of State (Independent Charge), her addition signifies the government’s aim for broader regional representation in the cabinet. (Image: BJP)
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Who else joined the expanded cabinet? | The cabinet expansion also saw the induction of Cabinet Ministers Dipak Barman, Arup Kumar Das, Dr Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay, Dudh Kumar Mondal, and Gouri Shankar Ghosh. The newly inducted Ministers of State (Independent Charge) included Indranil Khan and Rajesh Mahato. Additionally, Ministers of State consist of Ashok Dinda, Umesh Roy, Koushik Chowdhury, Kalita Maji, Moumita Biswas Misra, Gargi Ghosh Das, Dipankar Jana, Purnima Chakraborty, Bishal Lama, Harikrishna Bera, Anandamoy Burman, Shantanu Pramanik, Biraj Biswas, Amiya Kisku, Juyel Murmu, Bhaskar Bhattacharya, Dibakar Gharami, and Sumana Sarkar. Overall, a total of 35 BJP MLAs were incorporated into the expanded ministry led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. (Image: BJP)
