West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget
The BJP government in West Bengal presented its first budget, featuring a 20% hike in dearness allowance and a commitment to fill 1 lakh government job vacancies. The budget also includes significant allocations for women's welfare and a focus on fiscal discipline despite a large inherited debt.
Why it matters
This budget marks a major policy shift for the new administration, balancing populist welfare measures with efforts to address long-standing administrative and fiscal challenges.
West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government s first budget - The Times of India
The article reports on the budget figures and government statements neutrally, including both the promises and the context of the debt burden.
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