Bengal Cabinet portfolios announced: CM Suvendu keeps home, land and power; Swapan Dasgupta gets finance
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Summary
Swapan Dasgupta, who won from Rashbehari in Kolkata, was placed in charge of the finance department. Sharadwat Mukherjee, was made the health minister.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right