​Meet the 35 MLAs sworn in as ministers in West Bengal's massive cabinet expansion​

35 MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the West Bengal government in a major cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The oath-taking ceremony marked the induction of Cabinet ministers, Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and Ministers of State. This photogallery profiles the leaders who now form the expanded council of ministers.

Senior BJP leaders Deepak Barman, Tapas Roy and Dr Shankar Ghosh are among the 13 MLAs sworn in as Cabinet ministers in the West Bengal government. Their induction is seen as part of the BJP’s effort to strengthen administrative leadership. The trio brings a mix of organisational and legislative experience to the cabinet.

Manoj Kumar Oraon, Arjun Singh and Gouri Shankar Ghosh were sworn in as Cabinet ministers at the oath-taking ceremony. All three have played active roles in party organisation and electoral politics. Their inclusion reflects the government’s focus on political experience in key portfolios.

Swapan Dasgupta, Jagannatha Chattopadhyay and Kalyan Chakraborty took oath as Cabinet ministers in the expanded council. Their induction adds seniority and ideological depth to the government. The appointments underline the BJP’s attempt to balance governance with political messaging.

Ajay Poddar, Saradwat Mukherjee, Dudh Kumar Mondal and Anup Kumar Das complete the list of Cabinet-rank ministers sworn in. The group represents different regions of the state. Together, they bring the cabinet closer to its full working strength.

Dr Indranil Khan, Malati Rava Roy and Rajesh Mahato were sworn in as Ministers of State with Independent Charge. This category allows them to head departments without a Cabinet minister above them. Their roles are expected to be crucial in administrative execution.

Joyel Murmu, Hare Krishna Bera and Anandamay Barman were inducted as Ministers of State. They form part of the 19-member MoS group supporting senior ministers. Their appointments are aimed at strengthening departmental functioning at the grassroots level.

Former cricketer Ashok Dinda joined the ministry alongside Nadiar Chand Bauri and Vishal Lama. Their inclusion highlights the government’s emphasis on diverse professional and regional representation. All three have been appointed as Ministers of State.

Shantanu Pramanik, Moumita Biswas Mishra and Umesh Ray were sworn in as Ministers of State. The group includes young leaders and women representatives. Their induction reflects the party’s focus on generational and gender representation.

Purnima Chakravarty, Kaushik Chowdhury and Bhaskar Bhattacharya were inducted as Ministers of State. They bring experience from organisational and legislative roles. The appointments aim to ensure wider representation within the government.

Dibakar Gharami, Amiya Kisku and Kalita Majhi were sworn in as Ministers of State as part of the cabinet expansion. The three leaders represent different social and regional backgrounds within West Bengal. Their induction strengthens the government’s outreach and administrative presence across constituencies.

Gargi Das Ghosh, Biraj Biswas, Dipankar Jana and Sumana Sarkar form the final group of Ministers of State inducted into the government. Their swearing-in completes the 35-member cabinet expansion. With this, the West Bengal government has filled key supporting roles across departments.