Likely cabinet reshuffle early next year
The Statesman|December 05, 2024
A phase-wise reshuffle in the West Bengal cabinet is likely to start from the beginning of the next year with the process expected to be completed within the next two to three months.
Likely cabinet reshuffle early next year

Sources in the Trinamul Congress said the proposed reshuffle will be mainly concentrated on those departments that are directly related to public services. The chief minister wants to bring more efficiency in the functioning of these departments keeping in mind the Assembly elections in the state in 2026.

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