West Bengal Ministers List – New WB Ministers In Suvendu Adhikari Ministry
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Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026, becoming the first BJP Chief Minister in the state’s history.
- Chief Minister: Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
- Sworn-in: May 9, 2026 — Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata
- Outgoing CM: Mamata Banerjee (defeated in Bhabanipur by Suvendu Adhikari)
- Governor: RN Ravi
- Total Ministers: 41
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as Chief Minister at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on May 9, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states attended the ceremony. Here is the list of
West Bengal Cabinet Ministers List
| # | Minister | Constituency | District | Portfolios |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister | ||||
| 1 | Suvendu Adhikari43 portfolios | Bhabanipur | Kolkata | Agriculture · Consumer Affairs · Correctional Administration · Disaster Management & Civil Defence · Environment · Finance · Fire & Emergency Services · Fisheries · Food Processing Industries & Horticulture · Forests · Health & Family Welfare · Higher Education · Home & Hill Affairs · Housing · Industry, Commerce & Enterprises · Information & Cultural Affairs · Information Technology & Electronics · Irrigation & Waterways · Judicial · Labour · Land & Land Reforms & Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation · Law · Mass Education Extension & Library Services · Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises & Textiles · Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources · Parliamentary Affairs · Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs · Personnel & Administrative Reforms · Planning & Statistics · Power · Programme Monitoring · Public Enterprises & Industrial Reconstruction · Public Health Engineering · Public Works · School Education · Science, Technology & Bio-Technology · Self Help Group & Self Employment · Sundarban Affairs · Technical Education, Training & Skill Development · Tourism · Transport · Urban Development · Water Resources Investigation & Development |
| Cabinet Ministers | ||||
| 2 | Dilip Ghosh3 portfolios | Kharagpur Sadar | Paschim Medinipur | Agricultural Marketing · Animal Resources Development · Panchayats & Rural Development |
| 3 | Agnimitra Paul2 portfolios | Asansol Dakshin | Paschim Bardhaman | Municipal Affairs · Women & Child Development and Social Welfare |
| 4 | Ashok Kirtania2 portfolios | Bangaon Uttar (SC) | North 24 Parganas | Co-operation · Food & Supplies |
| 5 | Kshudiram Tudu3 portfolios | Ranibandh (ST) | Bankura | Backward Classes Welfare · Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education · Tribal Development |
| 6 | Nisith Pramanik2 portfolios | Mathabhanga (SC) | Cooch Behar | North Bengal Development · Youth Services & Sports |
| 7 | Tapas Roy | Maniktala | Kolkata | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 8 | Swapan Dasgupta | Rashbehari | Kolkata | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 9 | Shankar Ghosh | Siliguri | Darjeeling | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 10 | Gouri Shankar Ghosh | Murshidabad | Murshidabad | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 11 | Dipak Barman | Falakata (SC) | Alipurduar | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 12 | Manoj Kumar Oraon | Kumargram (ST) | Alipurduar | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 13 | Jagannath Chattopadhyay | Suri | Birbhum | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 14 | Dudh Kumar Mondal | Mayureswar | Birbhum | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 15 | Saradwat Mukhopadhyay | Bidhannagar | North 24 Parganas | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 16 | Arup Kumar Das | Kanthi Dakshin | Purba Medinipur | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 17 | Ajay Kumar Poddar | Kulti | Paschim Bardhaman | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 18 | Kalyan Chakraborty | Khardaha | North 24 Parganas | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 19 | Arjun Singh | Noapara | North 24 Parganas | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| Ministers of State (Independent Charge) | ||||
| 20 | Malati Rava Roy | Tufanganj | Cooch Behar | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 21 | Indranil Khan | Behala Paschim | South 24 Parganas | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| 22 | Rajesh Mahata | Gopiballavpur | Jhargram | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
| Minister of State | ||||
| 23 | Ashok Dinda | Moyna | Purba Medinipur | Portfolio not yet assigned in source data |
West Bengal Ministers List – Cabinet Expansion Update
35 MLA to take Oath Today. Here is the list of ministers
| Ministers | Ministers of State (Independent Charge) | Ministers of State |
|---|---|---|
| Dipak Barman | Malati Rava Rai | Joel Murmu |
| Tapas Roy | Indranil Khan | Hare Krishna Bera |
| Arjun Singh | Rajesh Mahato | Anandamay Barman |
| Gaurishankar Ghosh | Ashok Dinda | |
| Kalyan Chakraborty | Nadiar Chand Bauri | |
| Sharadwat Mukherjee | Vishal Lama | |
| Dr Sankar Ghosh | Shantanu Pramanik | |
| Manoj Oraon | Moumita Biswas Mishra | |
| Jagannath Chattopadhyay | Umesh Ray | |
| Swapan Dasgupta | Purnima Chakravarty | |
| Arup Kumar Das | Kaushik Chowdhury | |
| Ajay Poddar | Bhaskar Bhattacharya | |
| Dudhkumar Mondal | Dibakar Gharami | |
| Amiya Kisku | ||
| Kalita Majhi | ||
| Gargi Das Ghosh | ||
| Biraj Biswas | ||
| Dipankar Jana | ||
| Sumana Sarkar |
West Bengal Ministers List — Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet
Find below the West Bengal Ministers list took oath on May 9, 2026.
| Minister Name | Portfolio / Ministry | Constituency |
|---|---|---|
| Suvendu Adhikari (Chief Minister) | Home, General Administration (expected) | Nandigram / Bhabanipur |
| Dilip Ghosh | Rural development, Panchayats, and animal resources | Kharagpur Sadar |
| Agnimitra Paul | Women and child welfare | Asansol Dakshin |
| Ashok Kirtania | Food department | Bangaon Uttar |
| Khudiram Tudu | Backward class welfare | Ranibandh (ST) |
| Nisith Pramanik | North Bengal development, sports, and youth welfare | Mathabhanga |
West Bengal Ministers List – A Short Bio Of Cabinet Ministers
Suvendu Adhikari — Chief Minister
Suvendu Adhikari serves as the Chief Minister of West Bengal and is expected to handle the Home and General Administration departments. He represents the Nandigram / Bhabanipur constituencies and is one of the BJP’s most prominent leaders in the state. Formerly a senior Trinamool Congress leader, he joined the BJP ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections. Adhikari is known for his strong organizational influence and political presence across Bengal.
Dilip Ghosh — Rural Development, Panchayats and Animal Resources
Dilip Ghosh is the Minister for Rural Development, Panchayats, and Animal Resources, representing Kharagpur Sadar constituency. A former West Bengal BJP president, he played a key role in expanding the party’s grassroots network in the state. Known for his outspoken style and strong cadre connect, Ghosh has been one of BJP’s key faces in Bengal politics. His ministry is expected to focus on rural infrastructure and village governance.
Agnimitra Paul — Women and Child Welfare
Agnimitra Paul serves as the Minister for Women and Child Welfare and represents Asansol Dakshin constituency. A fashion designer turned politician, she emerged as a prominent BJP leader in Bengal through her active public outreach and media presence. Paul has been vocal on issues related to women’s safety and empowerment. Her ministry is expected to focus on welfare schemes for women and children across the state.
Ashok Kirtania — Food Department
Ashok Kirtania is the Minister in charge of the Food Department and represents Bangaon Uttar constituency. He is known for his grassroots political work in North 24 Parganas district and strong support base among local communities. Kirtania has been actively involved in organizational politics and rural outreach programs. His department oversees food distribution, ration systems, and public supply management in West Bengal.
Khudiram Tudu — Backward Class Welfare
Khudiram Tudu serves as the Minister for Backward Class Welfare and represents the Ranibandh (ST) constituency. A tribal leader from western West Bengal, he is known for advocating issues related to tribal rights and rural development. Tudu has worked extensively among indigenous communities in the Junglemahal region. His ministry is expected to focus on social welfare, education, and economic upliftment for backward communities.
Nisith Pramanik — Portfolio Yet to be Announced
Nisith Pramanik is a senior BJP leader from North Bengal and is expected to play an important role in the state cabinet. He has previously served as a Union Minister and is known for his influence in the Cooch Behar region. Pramanik gained prominence through his organizational work and strong political campaigns in North Bengal. His portfolio allocation is expected to be announced soon.
Sources: Election Commission of India | Wikipedia — Suvendu Adhikari | Official BJP press statements
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All information in this article is sourced from publicly available official statements and verified news sources. Portfolio assignments marked as “expected” are based on BJP’s stated priorities and are subject to official confirmation.
