Suvendu Adhikari assigns West Bengal BJP portfolios to five ministers see who leads welfare and development

Published on 11 May 2026

Some ministers bag major welfare roles in first split

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the first portfolio allocation for five members of his council of ministers. Senior BJP leaders have been given departments spanning administration, welfare, and regional development, aiming to blend experience with broader representation. Adhikari will retain oversight of all remaining portfolios as the cabinet structure takes shape.

Adhikari has allocated portfolios to the first five council ministers
BJP leaders receive departments across administration welfare and development
The move balances party organizational experience and representation
The Chief Minister will oversee the remaining departments

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Suvendu Adhikari assigns West Bengal BJP portfolios to five ministers see who leads welfare and development

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