NationalMonday, 1 June 2026·The Hindu
West Bengal Cabinet expansion: 41-member ministry to be sworn in on 1 June 2026
West Bengal’s Cabinet strength rises to 41 with a June 1, 2026 expansion, a polity fact relevant for state executive structure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the West Bengal Cabinet was expanded on 1 June, taking the total strength of the state ministry to 41, a key example of how a state executive is restructured under the Chief Minister’s leadership.
Key specifics
- Swearing-in date: 1 June 2026.
- Cabinet strength after expansion: 41 ministers.
- The expansion was reported for West Bengal, a state in eastern India.
- The move is linked to ministerial representation, including seniority and regional/community balance.
Exam lens
Polity and state governance question type, Cabinet expansion, 41 ministers, West Bengal, 1 June 2026; TNPSC may ask about state executive composition and ministerial strength.