India, May 31 -- Nearly a month after assuming office, the Subhendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal is set to undertake its first major Cabinet expansion, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to take place as early as Monday, June 1, according to party and government sources.

A senior source told The Sunday Guardian that arrangements for the expansion have almost been completed and the oath-taking ceremony is expected to take place on Monday, pending final approval from the BJP's central leadership.

Sources in the administration indicated that the expanded ministry could comprise between 28 and 33 members. The names of the new ministers are expected to be announced once the party high command gives its formal nod to the propo...