Dr Subrata Gupta, Retired IAS Officer, Appointed Advisor to CM Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal
Retired IAS officer Dr Subrata Gupta has been appointed Advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the dissolution of the state assembly. Announced on 9 May 2026, the move is seen as an effort to strengthen governance and administrative support. Dr Gupta previously served as a special poll observer for the Election Commission.
Dr Subrata Gupta, a retired senior IAS officer, has been appointed as Advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The appointment was announced on 9 May 2026 and comes shortly after the dissolution of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Dr Gupta, who previously served as a special poll observer for the Election Commission of India in West Bengal, brings decades of administrative experience to the role. This development is being seen as a strategic move by the new Chief Minister to strengthen governance and administrative support in the state. The appointment has generated significant interest on social media, with many viewing it as a reward for his earlier electoral duties as well as a step towards efficient governance. Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As First BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal; 5 Other Ministers Sworn In (Watch Videos).
Dr Subrata Gupta Appointed Advisor to CM Suvendu Adhikari
Dr. Subrata Gupta, IAS (Retd.) appointed as Advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. pic.twitter.com/zFkatOvh18
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