Mithun Chakraborty appointed advisor to West Bengal government

The West Bengal government has appointed actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty as an advisor to the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs. According to an official notification issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Chakraborty will hold a rank equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister.

In this role, Chakraborty will provide guidance to the department, which is currently overseen by Suvendu Adhikari. His responsibilities will involve advising on matters related to information, culture, arts, and entertainment within the state. The appointment is intended to leverage his experience to help shape cultural policies and initiatives aimed at promoting Bengal's film industry and heritage.