ThePrint ThePrintAM: What has BJP promised in its West Bengal manifesto?
Apr 11, 2026
A rundown of the BJP Sankalpatra manifesto for West Bengal, including a pledge to implement a Uniform Civil Code quickly. Promises of cash transfers, free bus rides, and women-focused safety and welfare programs are highlighted. Plans for border sealing, deportation policies, farmer and youth support, and cultural projects are also discussed.
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UCC Promise Within Six Months
- BJP promises to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in West Bengal within six months of coming to power.
- Amit Shah argued UCC ensures one law for every citizen and cited BJP-ruled states already implementing similar measures.
Monthly Rs 3,000 Transfers For Women And Youth
- The manifesto offers direct cash transfers as welfare measures aimed at women and unemployed youth.
- Amit Shah pledged Rs 3,000 monthly for every woman and Rs 3,000 for unemployed youth, paid between the 1st and 5th of each month.
Freebies Recast As Corrective Welfare
- BJP reframes its freebies as welfare correcting past governance failures rather than populist giveaways.
- Shah justified transfers as necessary to undo conditions created by previous Communist and TMC governments, calling them aid not freebies.