Subhendu Adhikari Finalises Bengal Cabinet Portfolios; Key Ministries Take Shape
The West Bengal government is set to officially announce ministerial portfolios after Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari reportedly completed the allocation process at Nabanna.
June 10, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari has reportedly completed the allocation of portfolios among members of his newly formed cabinet following a high-level meeting at Nabanna on Tuesday. Although the government is yet to make an official announcement, sources suggest that the distribution of departments has been finalised, bringing an end to days of speculation over who would get which ministry.
According to reports, the Chief Minister is expected to retain several key departments, including Home, Law, Power, and Land & Land Reforms. These ministries are considered crucial to the functioning of the state government and are likely to remain under his direct supervision.
List of Ministers and Their Likely Portfolios
| Minister | Possible Ministry |
|---|---|
| Subhendu Adhikari | Home, Law, Power, Land & Land Reforms |
| Swapan Dasgupta | Finance |
| Tapas Roy | Industries & Commerce |
| Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee | Health |
| Arjun Singh | Transport & Labour |
| Jagannath Chatterjee | Higher Education |
| Deepak Barman | School Education |
| Dudhkumar Mandal | Agriculture |
| Shankar Ghosh | Tourism |
| Manoj Orao | Forest & Environment |
Sources indicate that the Chief Minister has relied on a mix of experienced leaders and senior legislators while assigning important departments. Former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta is expected to handle the Finance portfolio, while Tapas Roy could oversee Industries and Commerce. The Health Department is likely to be headed by Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee, while Arjun Singh may be entrusted with both Transport and Labour.
The Education Department has reportedly been divided into two separate wings. Jagannath Chatterjee is expected to take charge of Higher Education, while Deepak Barman may oversee School Education. Other key appointments could see Dudhkumar Mandal leading Agriculture, Shankar Ghosh managing Tourism, and Manoj Orao heading the Forest and Environment Department.
BJP Government Moves Towards Full-Scale Administration
The portfolio allocation marks another important step for the BJP government after its convincing victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party secured 208 seats in the 294-member Assembly, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari.
Following the swearing-in ceremonies held on May 9 and June 1, attention had shifted to the distribution of ministries. With the process now reportedly complete, the government is expected to officially announce the portfolio allocation soon, allowing the new ministers to begin their responsibilities.