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West Bengal's new Industries Minister tapas roy aims to lure the Tata Group back to the state, signaling a fresh industrial revival. Roy emphasized attracting investments and creating an industry-friendly environment, vowing to bring back over 6,500 enterprises. This move follows the Tata Nano project's controversial exit from Singur in 2008, a significant political turning point.

Bengal's new BJP government has allocated key portfolios, blending domain experts with seasoned politicians. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari holds crucial ministries like Home and Power. Health goes to oncologist Sharadwat Mukherjee, Finance to columnist Swapan Dasgupta, and School Education to veteran Dipak Barman, aiming to address public aspirations and past issues.

Bengal's new BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has expanded its cabinet to 41 ministers, including first-time MLA Swapan Dasgupta. The expansion brings in 35 new faces, with significant representation from north Bengal and women. Key communities like Matuas, Rajbanshis, and Kurmis are included, and 37% of the ministry comprises backward class representatives.

The political landscape in Bengal is charged with speculation as a prominent BJP minister asserts that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs could defect amidst growing schisms within the party. This development comes on the heels of the 'Signgate' scandal, where ousted MLAs are claiming their signatures were forged for the Leader of Opposition position.

Bengal's first BJP government is set to expand its council of ministers with 35 new members taking oath on Monday. The selection process prioritized regional balance, inclusion of both veteran and new party members, and alignment with RSS priorities. Representation for North Bengal, Rarh Bangla, Matua, and Rajbanshi communities is a key focus.

On May 9, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote to the assembly speaker proposing senior party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's name as the leader of opposition. TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, however, complained to the speaker alleging that "no resolution was adopted regarding the selection of the leader of opposition on May 6."

Days after TMC’s 15-year rule ended, a rebel bloc of 58 MLAs seized control of the legislature party, and won recognition from the Assembly Speaker. Their rebellion is aimed less at Mamata Banerjee and more at her nephew and political heir, Abhishek Banerjee

Following their swearing-in, BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, and tapas roy organized a 'fish festival' across Kolkata to counter perceptions of the party's aversion to non-vegetarian food. The events, attended by numerous party workers and locals, featured traditional 'machh-bhat' lunches, aiming to reassure voters about preserving Bengali culinary identity.

Television star Rupali Ganguly celebrated Mother's Day with a heartfelt message, defining motherhood beyond birth to include anyone who nurtures children with love. Sharing a video from the sets of 'Anupamaa' with her pets, she emphasized that a mother's love is a universal gift. The actress, known for her iconic roles, highlighted the profound maternal bond.

Trinamool Congress faced a significant setback in Kolkata, losing its stronghold and several key seats to the BJP. High-profile defeats included senior ministers and the deputy mayor, marking a stark contrast to previous elections. While some victories offered solace, the overall results signal a major shift in the city's political landscape.