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West Bengal BJP cabinet portfolios allocated Dilip Ghosh to rural development Agnimitra Paul gets women and child welfare

India
Published on 11 May 2026
West Bengal BJP cabinet portfolios allocated Dilip Ghosh to rural development Agnimitra Paul gets women and child welfare

Rural development and women welfare split among top leaders

West Bengal’s first BJP government is taking shape as CM Suvendu Adhikari’s cabinet begins assigning ministries to senior party leaders. The portfolio distribution follows the party’s pledge of a people-first administration, with an emphasis on governance reforms, welfare schemes, law and order, and timely implementation of Central policies across the state.

  • Suvendu Adhikari’s cabinet is formally assigning key ministries
  • Dilip Ghosh receives rural development portfolio
  • Agnimitra Paul is allocated women and child welfare
  • The BJP frames the structure around people-first governance
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