New Delhi (09.05.2026): Following the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and the formation of the new government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari,Dr. Subrata Gupta (Retd IAS: 1990: WB), former Union Secretary for Food Processing Industry, has been appointed as the Advisor to the Chief Minister of West Bengal. This appointment marks his transition from election oversight to a strategic advisory position within the state’s executive leadership.
Within bureaucratic circles, he is known for his deep administrative expertise and his ability to handle sensitive assignments involving large-scale public monitoring and departmental oversight.
Dr. Gupta’s appointment may be defined by his critical role in ensuring the integrity of the state's democratic process In late 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed him as the Special Roll Observer for West Bengal. In this capacity, he oversaw the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across all districts to ensure a clean and accurate voter list ahead of the 2026 polls. Throughout early 2026, he was a prominent figure in the ECI’s efforts to maintain polling booth security, webcasting, and the deployment of micro-observers.
West Bengal: Former Union Secretary appointed as Advisor to CM
By IndianMandarins - 2026-05-09 19:31:00
New Delhi (09.05.2026): Following the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and the formation of the new government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari,Dr. Subrata Gupta (Retd IAS: 1990: WB), former Union Secretary for Food Processing Industry, has been appointed as the Advisor to the Chief Minister of West Bengal. This appointment marks his transition from election oversight to a strategic advisory position within the state’s executive leadership.
Within bureaucratic circles, he is known for his deep administrative expertise and his ability to handle sensitive assignments involving large-scale public monitoring and departmental oversight.
Dr. Gupta’s appointment may be defined by his critical role in ensuring the integrity of the state's democratic process In late 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed him as the Special Roll Observer for West Bengal. In this capacity, he oversaw the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across all districts to ensure a clean and accurate voter list ahead of the 2026 polls. Throughout early 2026, he was a prominent figure in the ECI’s efforts to maintain polling booth security, webcasting, and the deployment of micro-observers.