KOLKATA: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections, promising a hardline stance on infiltration, financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, and swift implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.
Launching the ‘Sankalp Patra’, Amit Shah described the document as a roadmap for building a “Sonar Bangla” and sharply criticised the incumbent All India Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee.
Shah alleged that the past 15 years under the Trinamool Congress had been a “nightmare” for the people of the state, and said the BJP’s vision document aims to provide new opportunities for farmers, youth and women while preserving Bengal’s cultural identity.
Making border security a key election plank, Shah said a BJP government would adopt a policy of “detect, delete and deport” to tackle infiltration, asserting a zero-tolerance approach.
The manifesto also promises that “one law will apply equally to all citizens” and proposes measures to ensure freedom of religious practice.
Focusing on welfare, the BJP pledged a monthly assistance of ₹3,000 for women, along with 33 per cent reservation in government jobs, including the police force. It also announced a ₹3,000 monthly allowance for unemployed youth.
In addition, Shah said that a BJP government would set up the Seventh Pay Commission within 45 days of assuming power, aiming to benefit state government employees.
The party also highlighted plans to strengthen border security and curb illegal activities such as cattle smuggling, positioning governance and law enforcement as central themes of its campaign.
