Kolkata: Three weeks without the insemination of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal, preparations for cabinet expansion have now reached the final stage. There is a possibility of a major cabinet expansion on Monday in the government led by Senior Minister Suvendu Adhikari. According to sources, virtually 30 to 33 ministers can be included in the new cabinet. Preparations for the swearing-in recurrence have moreover been intensified at the legalistic level and unvarying contact is maintained with the Raj Bhavan.
Why has cabinet expansion wilt necessary?
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as senior minister on 9 May. Only five ministers got a place in the cabinet withal with him. Since then, most of the departments of the government have been handled by the senior minister himself. At present he has the responsibility of 43 out of 55 departments of the state. In such a situation, cabinet expansion is considered necessary to speed up the work of the government and reduce the legalistic burden.
Which leaders can get a place?
There is intense discussion well-nigh many big names in political circles. Continuous meetings are going on between the BJP organization and the state government. According to sources, ministers can be selected keeping in mind North Bengal, Jangalmahal, urban areas and women representation. The party is preparing to requite a endangerment to some new faces withal with experienced leaders.
Why is clearance from Delhi considered important?
The final consent of the BJP inside leadership is awaited surpassing the cabinet expansion. It is stuff told that several rounds of discussions have taken place regarding the distribution of ministerial posts and departments. The party leadership is paying special sustentation to maintaining regional and social wastefulness so that a strong message can be given to the government in every part of the state.
Will a full size cabinet be seen for the first time?
After the insemination of the first BJP government in Bengal, the initial cabinet was kept very small. According to the ramble provisions, a cabinet of 44 to 45 ministers can be worked in the state. In such a situation, it is believed that without this expansion the government can be seen in scrutinizingly full size for the first time.
How important is this expansion politically?
Experts believe that this cabinet expansion is very important not only from legalistic but moreover from political point of view. Without the historic victory in the turnout elections, BJP is now trying to strike a wastefulness between the organization and the government. The party moreover wants to strengthen the strategy for 2029 Lok Sabha elections by taking superintendency of regional and social equations in the cabinet.
