West Bengal Cabinet Adds Domestic Worker and Journalists
West Bengal's newly formed cabinet of 35 ministers includes a domestic worker and two journalists, reflecting a diverse composition.
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West Bengal's newly formed cabinet of 35 ministers includes a domestic worker and two journalists, reflecting a diverse composition.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee were attacked in West Bengal, with both alleging political violence and blaming BJP-linked individuals. The incidents have sparked condemnation from TMC leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, and garnered support from Rahul Gandhi, further escalating political tensions in the state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed and taken oath as Assam's chief minister on May 12, marking the NDA's third consecutive term, following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party.
The West Bengal cabinet has been expanded, with 35 new ministers taking their oath of office. This significant cabinet reshuffle sees a large number of new faces joining Suvendu Adhikari's government.
The West Bengal cabinet has approved several new initiatives, including free bus travel for women and the 'Annapurna' scheme, while also ending religion-based schemes and scrapping the state's OBC list. These decisions mark significant policy changes in the region.

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.
The first expansion of the Bengal Cabinet indicates a strategic focus on North Bengal and an effort towards social balancing within the government.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first cabinet meeting, where he allocated key portfolios to ministers and made several significant decisions. These initial actions included fast-tracking BSF land transfer and raising the age limit for certain jobs.

A new cabinet has been formed in Bengal, with a Bongaon leader prioritizing the re-enrollment of Matua voters. This move aims to address specific electoral concerns in the region.