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After 13 Years, Writers' Building to Again House Bengal Ministers' Offices
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:02 AM
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After a gap of 13 years, the historic Writers' Building in Kolkata is set to once again host the offices of West Bengal ministers.
After a gap of 13 years, the historic Writers' Building in Kolkata is set to once again host the offices of West Bengal ministers. The iconic colonial-era structure, which has long served as the administrative nerve centre of the state, will see the return of ministerial operations after a prolonged relocation.
The decision marks a significant shift in the state's administrative setup, bringing key government functions back to the heritage building. Writers' Building has historically been the seat of power in Bengal, and its reoccupation by ministers underscores its continued importance in the state's governance.
The move comes after years of offices being shifted to alternative locations. The return to Writers' Building is expected to centralise ministerial work and restore the building's role as the primary hub of the state secretariat.
The decision marks a significant shift in the state's administrative setup, bringing key government functions back to the heritage building. Writers' Building has historically been the seat of power in Bengal, and its reoccupation by ministers underscores its continued importance in the state's governance.
The move comes after years of offices being shifted to alternative locations. The return to Writers' Building is expected to centralise ministerial work and restore the building's role as the primary hub of the state secretariat.