West Bengal Cabinet 2026: Full List of Ministers in Suvendu Adhikari Government

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates West Bengal Chief Minister Suvenda Adhikari and members of the West Bengal Cabinet in Kolkata on May 9, 2026. | Photo credit: ANI

The West Bengal Council of Ministers now has a total of 41 members under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. After a landslide victory in the 2026 State Assembly elections, the first phase of the cabinet was inaugurated on 9 May 2026, when Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five senior BJP legislators were sworn in.

A major cabinet expansion took place on 1 June 2026 to form a full-fledged administration, with Governor RN Ravi swearing in 35 new ministers at the Lok Bhavan in Kolkata.

Below is the complete list of cabinet ministers inducted into the BJP government in West Bengal:

  1. Suvendu Adhikari: Mr. Adhikari sealed massive electoral victories in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, winning by a margin of over 9,500 and 15,000 votes respectively. His electoral victory in Bhabanipur added significance as he defeated incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In Nandigram, he defeated his rival All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Pabitra Kar, once considered his staunch aide, with a comfortable majority. Mr Adhikari, who was sworn in as Chief Minister, retained some key departments including Home and Hill Affairs, Health, Law and Finance
  2. Dilip Ghosh: Senior BJP leader and former West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh was inducted into the state cabinet on Saturday (May 9). In 2026, he secured victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls from Kharagpur seat by defeating the rival TMC candidate by over 30,000 votes. Widely credited for expanding the party’s reach in West Bengal, Mr. Ghosh has been instrumental in gaining the BJP’s foothold since 2019. Earlier, Mr. Ghosh served as the BJP’s West Bengal unit chief from 2015 to 2021 — a period when the BJP emerged as a force to reckon with in the state. He was elected Member of Parliament for Medinipur in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
  3. Agnimitra Paul: Fashion designer-turned-legislator Agnimitra Paul secured victory in the Asansol Dakshin seat by 40,839 votes in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls. A prominent face in the West Bengal BJP was inducted into the new cabinet on Saturday (May 9). She joined the BJP in 2019 after building a successful career in fashion design and becoming one of the leading women leaders in the state. Ms. Paul previously served as the president of the BJP Mahila Morcha in West Bengal and is currently the state vice-president of the party.
  4. Ashok Kirtania: BJP stalwart Ashok Kirtania won in Bangaon Uttar by 40,670 votes. His appointment to the state cabinet is expected to significantly strengthen the Matua community, which plays a key role in the state electorate. Mr Kirtania has also secured victory in the 2021 assembly elections from the Bangaon seat.
  5. Kshudiram Tudu: Former school teacher Kshudiram Tudu is the first BJP MLA from Ranibandh tribal (ST) constituency in Bankura district to be inducted into the new West Bengal cabinet. Mr. Tudu, in his tenure as a BJP leader, played a significant role in promoting the party’s promises among the tribal communities in the Jangalmahal region. He is credited with raising local issues related to tribal rights and rural development in the tribal areas of West Bengal.
  6. Nisith Pramanik: A key face of the BJP from North Bengal (the party’s stronghold), Mr. Pramanik is a former Minister of State for Home and Youth and Sports. He won the Mathabhanga seat by over 57,000 votes in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly polls. His induction into the new West Bengal cabinet is likely to consolidate his support base in North Bengal, where the BJP enjoys significant support from young voters. Mr. Pramanik was a TMC leader before joining the BJP in 2019. He secured victory from the Cooch Behar seat during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and became one of the youngest ministers in the Narendra Modi government in the 2021 cabinet reshuffle.
  7. Swapan Dasgupta: Swapan Dasgupta is a prominent Indian journalist, author and politician representing the Rashbehari Assembly constituency in South Kolkata after his victory in the 2026 state elections.
  8. Arjun Singh: A heavyweight political leader from the Barrackpore region and a five-time MLA, he currently represents the Noapara constituency, which he won on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. Mr. Singh, known in political circles as the “strong man” who swung across the jute belt of the district, is outspoken and often grabs the headlines for switching parties frequently.
  9. Manoj Kumar Oraon: Represents Kumargram constituency in Alipurduar district of North Bengal. He has a professional background in education, working as an assistant teacher at Tufanganj Vivekananda Vidyalaya. He holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree.
  10. Jagannath Chattopadhyay: The former journalist-turned-politician won the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections as the BJP candidate from Suri constituency in Birbhum, defeating TMC candidate Ujjal Chatterjee.
  11. Tapash Roy: A veteran and highly experienced political figure in the state who won the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election from Maniktala Constituency. Due to his extensive legislative experience and deep knowledge of parliamentary affairs, he was initially appointed and sworn-in as the Pro-Tem Speaker of the 18th Legislative Assembly of West Bengal.
  12. Dipak Barman: He is a prominent political figure from North Bengal representing Falakata constituency. Mr. Barman had earlier served as a key opposition legislator in the State Assembly before the BJP formed its first ever government in West Bengal.
  13. Shankar Ghosh: An influential political leader representing the Siliguri Assembly constituency. This also marks his second consecutive term as MLA from Siliguri, having previously won the seat in 2021.
  14. Kalyan Chakraborty: He is a highly educated professional agricultural scientist who served as a faculty member at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in Kalyani. He represents the Khardaha Assembly constituency.
  15. Arup Kumar Das: Represents Kanthi Dakshin Assembly constituency in West Bengal.
  16. Ajay Kumar Poddar: Represents Kulti Assembly Constituency (Paschim Bardhaman) who retained his BJP seat in West Bengal Election 2026. He also holds MBBS from Ranchi Medical College (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences).
  17. Saradwat Mukhopadhyay: He is a highly respected medical professional representing Bidhannagar (North 24 Parganas) Assembly Constituency. He holds an MBBS degree from Calcutta Medical College.
  18. Dudh Kumar Mondol: Key local organizer and organizational leader for BJP, representing Mayureswar Assembly constituency (Birbhum district).
  19. Gouri Shankar Ghosh: Serves as a representative for Murshidabad constituency and holds a post graduate degree. His professional background includes roles in both business and politics.

ministers of state

Joel Murmu

Hare Krishna Bera

Anandamay Barman

Ashok Dinda

Nadiar Chand Bauri

Vishal Lama

Shantanu Pramanik

Moumita Biswas Mishra

Umesh Ray

Purnima Chakravarty

Kaushik Chowdhury

Bhaskar Bhattacharya

Dibakar Gharami

Amiya Kisku

Kalita Majhi

Gargi Das Ghosh

Biraj Biswas

Dipankar Jana

Sumana Sarkar

Ministers of State (independent charge)

Sick Rava Rai

Indranil Khan

Rajesh Mahato

Published – 09 May 2026 16:15 IST