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.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has locked in major ministries, including Home, General Administration, and the Cabinet Secretariat. Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav have been allocated significant departments. The rest of the cabinet has also been assigned portfolios spanning areas such as rural development, finance, and health as the new government finalizes its lineup.
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