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CM Suvendu Adhikari holds high-level Nabanna meeting on Bengal law and order, governance

The West Bengal government has raised the upper age limit for state government job exams by five years in a major decision taken at the first Cabinet meeting.

By Surjosnata Chatterjee

May 11, 2026 13:39 IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said he held a high-level administrative review meeting at Nabanna with senior bureaucrats and police officials to assess the state’s law and order and administrative situation.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala, Home Secretary Sanghamitra Ghosh, Director General of Police Sidh Nath Gupta and Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand.

“Held a high-level Administrative Review Meeting at Nabanna today… to take current stock of the Law & Order and Administrative situation in the State of West Bengal,” Adhikari wrote on X. He further said that discussions focused on “key Administrative priorities to ensure the safety and prosperity of every citizen in West Bengal.”



“Our commitment to transparent and efficient Governance remains absolute,” the Chief Minister added.

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The review meeting focused on several key administrative issues, including governance, public safety and the functioning of state agencies.

The Chief Minister said the age relaxation decision was taken because there had been no major recruitment in the state since 2015. “As proposed earlier, the upper age limit for government job examinations in West Bengal is being increased by five years,” Adhikari said.

Ayushman Bharat rollout, BNS implementation among key Cabinet decisions

The Cabinet also announced that West Bengal would formally join Ayushman Bharat. Officials said the required agreement process would be completed quickly.

The state government further decided to participate in several central welfare schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Vishwakarma Yojana.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said he held a high-level administrative review meeting at Nabanna. X/ SuvenduWB


Another major administrative decision involved allowing IAS, IPS and WBCS officers from West Bengal to participate in central training programmes, something the Chief Minister claimed had not been permitted earlier.

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The government also announced the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in West Bengal.

On border security, the cabinet approved the process of transferring land required by the Border Security Force (BSF) following requests from the Union Home Ministry. The government said the handover process would begin immediately and should be completed within 45 days.

The Chief Minister also paid tribute to 321 BJP workers allegedly killed over the years and said the government would ensure justice for their families while taking responsibility for their welfare.

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