The article reports a major cabinet expansion in West Bengal, where 35 new ministers are scheduled to take oath at Lok Bhawan on Monday at 11 am.According to the announcement made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the expansion marks the completion of the state’s council of ministers following the formation of a new government.The event is expected to be administered by Governor RN Ravi.The report mentions that several prominent political figures and legislators are likely to be included in the expanded cabinet.These include senior BJP leaders, former parliamentarians, and professionals such as oncologists Sharadwat Mukherjee and Indranil Khan.

Other notable names reportedly being considered for ministerial roles include Shankar Ghosh, Swapan Dasgupta, Rupa Ganguly, Arjun Singh, and former TMC leader Tapas Roy.

Earlier, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari along with five ministers had taken oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of top national leaders.

The current expansion is described as a step to strengthen governance and allocate key portfolios across departments such as health, municipal affairs, rural development, and social welfare.

Several administrative changes have also been highlighted, including reassignment of departments previously managed under the earlier state leadership.

The article further notes that the BJP secured a significant majority in the state elections, winning 207 out of 294 seats, while the opposition TMC was reduced to 80 seats.It also mentions that several former ministers, including Mamata Banerjee, lost their constituencies.

The cabinet reshuffle is presented as part of the new government’s efforts to establish administrative control and implement its governance agenda in West Bengal.