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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion Monday

Created at 1 Jun · 5:25 AM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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The West Bengal cabinet is set to expand on Monday with 35 MLAs taking their oath, bringing the total cabinet strength to 41. Kalita Majhi, a former house help, is among those inducted.

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Key Numbers

35MLAs to take oath
41Current cabinet strength

Who's Involved

Kalita Majhi
Former house help, now Minister of State in West Bengal Cabinet
Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister of West Bengal
West Bengal Cabinet
Undergoing expansion with 35 new ministers

↳ Why This Matters

This event marks a significant political development in West Bengal, indicating a consolidation of power and a potential shift in the state's administrative landscape following the recent chief ministerial appointment. The inclusion of Kalita Majhi, a former house help, highlights a unique aspect of this cabinet expansion.

Key facts

  • West Bengal cabinet expansion scheduled for Monday.
  • 35 MLAs will take their oath.
  • Kalita Majhi, a former house help, is among the new ministers.
  • The cabinet strength will be 41 after the expansion.

This event marks a significant political development in West Bengal, indicating a consolidation of power and a potential shift in the state's administrative landscape following the recent chief ministerial appointment. The inclusion of Kalita Majhi, a former house help, highlights a unique aspect of this cabinet expansion.

Frequently asked questions

The West Bengal cabinet expansion is scheduled for Monday.

Thirty-five MLAs are expected to take their oath during the expansion.

The Bengal cabinet strength will be 41 after the expansion.

Kalita Majhi is a former house help who is taking oath as a Minister of State in the West Bengal Cabinet.

What Happens Next

01Oath-taking ceremony for 35 MLAs on Monday.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 1:26 PM
Ex-House Help Kalita Majhi Takes Oath As Bengal Minister Of State
NDTV via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:07 AM
The article adds that Suvendu Adhikari is the Chief Minister and the cabinet now has 41 ministers, three short of the maximum.
NDTV via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 4:43 AM
West Bengal's cabinet is set to expand on Monday, with 35 MLAs scheduled to take the oath.
NDTV via PiQSuite

Sources

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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion On Monday, 35 MLAs To Take Oathm.piqsuite.com
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Suvendu Adhikari's Cabinet Expands, 35 BJP MLAs Take Oath As Ministersm.piqsuite.com
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Ex-House Help Kalita Majhi Takes Oath As Bengal Minister Of Statem.piqsuite.com

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