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West Bengal Budget 2026: BJP's First Spending Plan Offers DA Hike, 1 Lakh Jobs and Rs 36,000 Crore Women's Scheme
West Bengal's first BJP government budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, includes a 20 percentage point DA hike (to 38%), 1 lakh government job recruitments, and a Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women (Annapurna Yojana). The budget also outlines infrastructure projects such as an elevated corridor in Kolkata and a deep-sea port, while acknowledging a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore.
Jun 23, 2026 1 source