
Jun 2, 2026
✦India Today
What message is BJP sending through Bengal's 'most diverse' cabinet yet?
Bengal's BJP government expanded its cabinet on June 1, adding 35 ministers to reach 41. Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah were present. The cabinet showed "linguistic diversity on display," with oaths taken in Bengali, Hindi, English, Nepali, Santali, and Rajbanshi, representing many communities.