When Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister on May 9, only five other BJP MLAs — Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Dilip Ghosh, Ashok Kirtania and Kshudiram Tudu — were sworn in alongside him.

Thirty-five BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers in Suvendu Adhikari's West Bengal government on Monday. The expansion took the cabinet strength to 41, weeks after the BJP's landmark election win.

The 35 members of the extended cabinet in West Bengal will take the oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 AM on Monday, June 1.

Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata Kolkata, May 31: West Bengal is poised to finalize its state government lineup on Monday morning. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that 35 new ministers will officially take their oaths of office at Lok Bhavan, bringing the state's cabinet up to its near-maximum capacity. I.....

Suvendu Adhikari said Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath at 11 AM at the Lok Bhavan.

Suvendu Adhikari said Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath at 11 AM at the Lok Bhavan.

West Bengal's Cabinet expands with 35 new Ministers, raising total strength to 41, ensuring diverse regional and community representation.

West Bengal's Cabinet expands with 35 new Ministers, raising total strength to 41, ensuring diverse regional and community representation.

Both commissions are set to be headed by retired judges of the Calcutta High Court and will officially begin their proceedings from June 1.