Mamata cabinet gets new woman finance minister in reallocation

Former finance minister Amit Mitra considered the brains behind the state’s excise policies which have seen a buoyant tax income, mainly on account of rising revenues from liquor, remains principal chief advisor on finance and economy.

Chandrima Bhattacharya

Hakim thanked Banerjee for reinstating him as urban and municipal affairs minister and promised to carry out his duties diligently.

“When Sovan (Chatterjee) left (the party) my leader (Mamata Banerjee) made me the city mayor and I carried out my duties. I am a trusted member of TMC. I will try my best and carry out my duties. I thank my leader for having faith in me,” Hakim told PTI when contacted.

Bhattacharya described her elevation as minister with independent charge as the “best gift” to women of the state on Women’s Day from the chief minister.

“I am a trusted soldier of Mamata Banerjee and will carry out the responsibilities entrusted to me till my last breath,” she said. Bhattacharya also retains charge of health and family welfare as well as department of land and land reforms as well as refugee relief and rehabilitation. She is also looking after the department of planning and statistics and also after department of programme monitoring.

The list which was sent to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar for his approval on Monday, was cleared today by Raj Bhavan.