Mithun Chakraborty Appointed as Advisor to West Bengal Government with Cabinet Minister Status

Kolkata, October 8: The West Bengal government has appointed veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty as an advisor in the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs. This position comes with the status of a Cabinet Minister. The official announcement was made on October 7, and the appointment is effective immediately until further notice.

The notification from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms details this appointment. The specific roles and responsibilities of Chakraborty as an advisor will be clarified later.

Appointment at a Glance
– Who: Mithun Chakraborty, Actor and BJP Leader
– Position: Advisor to the West Bengal Government
– Department: Information and Cultural Affairs
– Status: Equivalent to Cabinet Minister
– Effective From: Immediately, until further notice
– Announcement: Made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Uttam Kumar Film Center

Cabinet Status Clarification
It’s important to note that receiving Cabinet Minister status does not mean he is a Cabinet Minister. Mithun Chakraborty is not a member of the state council of ministers and does not oversee any department. His appointment as an advisor carries the status of a Cabinet Minister but does not involve a ministry.

Reports indicate that his role will focus on matters related to the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, with specific responsibilities yet to be defined.

Announcement at Uttam Kumar Film Center Ceremony
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Chakraborty’s appointment during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Uttam Kumar Film Center in New Town. His contributions to the film industry and his connection to West Bengal were cited as the basis for this responsibility.

Mithun has previously been involved in various cultural events in the state, including celebrations related to the centenary of Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar. While shooting in Alipurduar, Mithun expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for this new role.

Political Journey from Trinamool to BJP
Mithun Chakraborty’s political journey has also been noteworthy. He entered the Rajya Sabha in 2014 representing the Trinamool Congress but resigned in 2016. In 2021, he joined the BJP.

After a long career in Hindi and Bengali cinema, he is now set to take on the role of advisor to the state government.

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