Suvendu Adhikari Announces Cabinet Portfolios After Taking Oath

On 9th of May, 2026 Suvendu Adhikari took the oath as new Chief Minister of state and along with him five other MLAs have take the oath as Ministers of the Wet Bengal state. On 11th of May new government under the leadership of CM Suvendu Adhikari had announced the cabinet portfolios and key policy decisions.

West Bengal Cabinet 2026: Key Ministers and Portfolios

The newly formed BJP government has assigned the important departments to its ministers which aims for efficient governance and quick implementation of policies.

Full List of Ministers and Their Departments

• Dilip Ghosh – Panchayat and Animal Resources Development
• Ashok Kirtaniya – Food Department
• Khudiram Tudu – Backward Classes Welfare
• Agnimitra Paul – Women and Child Welfare
• Nisith Pramanik – North Bengal Development, Sports and Youth Welfare

These appointments signals the balanced distribution of responsibilities across key governance sectors.

First Cabinet Meeting: Key Decisions Taken

The first cabinet meeting was held at the Nabanna which is the state secretariat where several important decisions were made to fulfill the poll promises.

Major Announcements

• The implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal.
• Extension of the upper age limit for the school job aspirants.
• Approval of the 600 acres of land transfer to BSF for border fencing with Bangladesh.
• Also shown  commitment to continue existing state welfare schemes.

Political Significance of the Transition

The formation of the new BJP government in West Bengal is the major political milestone.

As after the 15 years of Former CM Mamta Banerjee’s Party All India Trinmool Congress did not achieve the majority mark and the BJP has formed the new government in the state.

On 9th of May Suvendu Adhikari has took the oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal.

West Bengal Snapshot

• Capital: Kolkata
• Legislative Assembly: Unicameral
• Key Administrative Building: Nabanna
• Previous ruling party: Trinamool Congress (TMC)
• Longest Serving CM: Jyoti Basu (1977-2000)