Kolkata: For the first time in West Bengal, with the formation of BJP government with full majority, Suvendu Adhikari took the oath as the Chief Minister. Along with him, five ministers also took oath, due to which the new government has officially taken charge. There was huge enthusiasm among BJP leaders and workers in the function organized at Brigade Parade Ground. The initial cabinet was kept small, but a clear attempt to strike social and regional balance was visible in it. BJP is presenting this as the beginning of a new phase in Bengal politics.
Which leaders got a place in the cabinet?
Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtaniya, Khudiram Tudu and Nishith Pramanik have been made ministers in the new government. By giving representation to different communities and regions, BJP has tried to give the message that the government wants to take all sections along.
Was an attempt to maintain social balance visible?
If we look at the composition of the cabinet, BJP has given representation to women, tribal, OBC, Matua and Rajbanshi communities. Political experts are considering this as part of the same strategy of BJP, through which the party had strengthened its hold among different social groups during the elections.
Why is Dilip Ghosh’s role considered important?
Dilip Ghosh has been the biggest organizational face of Bengal BJP for a long time. Ghosh, who is associated with the RSS, is considered the key strategist of BJP’s expansion in the state. In such a situation, his becoming a minister is being considered important in terms of both experience and organization.
What message does BJP want to give regarding Agnimitra Paul?
Agnimitra Paul is a well-known female face of BJP. Before coming into politics, she was associated with the world of fashion designing. By including her, the party has tried to advance women’s representation as well as its young and modern image.
How were Uttar and Jangalmahal areas settled?
Ashok Kirtaniya is considered a representative of the Matua community and North 24 Parganas region, while by inducting Khudiram Tudu, the BJP has indicated to strengthen its hold in Jangalmahal and tribal areas. At the same time, an effort is being seen to reach out to North Bengal and Rajbanshi community through Nishith Pramanik.
Can cabinet expansion happen soon?
BJP sources say that this is just the initial cabinet. In the coming days, the government may be expanded and many new MLAs may also get the responsibility. At present, the party seems to be in a mood to run the government in the first phase with a balanced and limited team.
How big a change is this for Bengal politics?
The formation of BJP government in West Bengal is considered a big political change in itself. This victory of BJP in a state which was under the influence of left parties and then Trinamool Congress for a long time is also considered important from the point of view of national politics. Now the focus will be on how the new government decides its political and administrative direction in the state.
