Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Mithun Chakraborty Named Bengal Cultural Advisor With Cabinet Rank
Mithun Chakraborty is a well-known actor and a leader in the BJP.
The West Bengal government has appointed him as a cultural advisor.
He will work with the Information and Cultural Affairs Department.
The position has the rank of a cabinet minister.
His appointment takes effect immediately.
One report says the Governor made the appointment on October 6, 2026, and that it lasts until further orders.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision.
One report says the appointment is part of efforts to support Bengal’s cultural and film sectors.
Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty was appointed cultural advisor to the West Bengal government.
The role is in the state’s Information and Cultural Affairs Department and carries cabinet minister rank.
The appointment takes immediate effect; one report says it was made by the Governor on October 6, 2026, and continues until further orders.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision, according to the reports.
One report links the appointment to the BJP government’s efforts to promote Bengal’s cultural and film sectors; the other reports do not specify a reason.
- Who
- Mithun Chakraborty, veteran actor and BJP leader.
- What
- Appointed cultural advisor to the West Bengal government with cabinet minister rank.
- When
- Takes effect immediately; one report dates the appointment to October 6, 2026.
- Where
- West Bengal, India.
- Why
- One report connects the appointment to the government’s efforts to promote Bengal’s cultural and film sectors; the other reports do not state a reason.
Appointment rationale
Reported context
Purpose of the appointment
Appointment rationale
Most reports state the appointment and portfolio but do not give a reason.
Reported context
One report says it comes amid the BJP government’s efforts to promote Bengal’s cultural and film sectors and strengthen its cultural policy agenda.
- Appointee
- Mithun Chakraborty
- Role
- Cultural advisor to the West Bengal government
- Department
- Information and Cultural Affairs
- Rank
- Cabinet minister
- Effective date
- Immediate effect
- Appointment date
- October 6, 2026, according to one report
- Duration
- Until further orders, according to one report
- Announcement
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision
