The 21st Council of Ministers for the state of West Bengal was formed under the leadership of

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. She was sworn in as

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for the third time on 5 May 2021. The remaining council of ministers was sworn in on 10 May 2021.

Constitutional requirement

For the Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor

According to Article 163
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, This means that the Ministers serve under the pleasure of the Governor and he/she may remove them, on the advice of the Chief Minister, whenever they want.

For other provisions as to Ministers

According to Article 164
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Chief minister and cabinet ministers

Demographics of Council of Ministers

Former Ministers

Notes

References

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