TMC Releases Bengal Poll Manifesto
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, placing “Didi’s 10 pledges” at the centre of its campaign. The document combines welfare promises, infrastructure commitments and administrative changes as the party seeks another term in office.
TMC Manifesto Focuses On Welfare Promises
A major part of the manifesto is built around direct financial support and social welfare. The party has promised to raise assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500, taking the monthly amount to Rs 1,500 for women in the general category and Rs 1,700 for SC and ST beneficiaries. It has also promised to continue the monthly allowance for unemployed youth under the Banglar Yuba-Sathi scheme. The manifesto says old-age pension coverage will continue and be expanded further.
Bengal Poll Promises Include Housing And Jobs
The manifesto also promises pucca houses for every family and piped drinking water to all households. In healthcare, the party has announced annual Duare Chikitsa camps aimed at delivering services closer to people’s homes. In education, it has promised infrastructure upgrades in government schools. On the economic front, the TMC has proposed a Rs 30,000 crore agriculture budget and said Bengal will be developed as a trade hub for eastern India with modern logistics and a global trade centre.
Mamata Banerjee Targets BJP Ahead Of Elections
At the manifesto launch, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also used the occasion to attack the BJP and the Centre. She accused the Centre of interfering in the state and raised concerns over official transfers ahead of the election. The manifesto launch comes ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly election scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with counting set for May 4.
