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West Bengal BJP government presents maiden budget with welfare and job focus
West Bengal's new BJP government has presented its first budget, allocating Rs 4.38 lakh crore and emphasizing welfare and employment. Key proposals include a 20% Dearness Allowance hike for state employees, the creation of one lakh government jobs, and a direct cash transfer scheme. The budget also outlines plans for infrastructure, clean energy, and a restructuring of the Profession Tax regime, while cutting funds for the Minority Affairs Department.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 8
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Dainik Bhaskar, Mint, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The Print
- Right (2): OpIndia, Swarajya