Suvendu Adhikari appoints Subrata Gupta adviser signaling a new governance push in West Bengal

An ex IAS special observer role now guides policy

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has appointed retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as his adviser, positioning Gupta’s experience to strengthen policy coordination and day-to-day governance. In another key move, IAS officer Shantanu Bala has been named the Chief Minister’s private secretary. The appointments are seen as part of the new administration’s strategy to streamline decision-making.