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During the polls, the TMC and Agarwal had several run-ins, with the party accusing him of "working for the BJP".

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Agnimitra Pal has been given charge of the Women and Child Welfare ministry along with Municipal Corporations, while Nishit Pramanik will oversee the North Bengal Development as well as Youth Welfare and Sports departments.

According to reports, party leaders and workers were served elaborate 'machh-bhat' meals featuring bekti curry with rice, alongside popular fish varieties such as rohu and katla.