BJP to Unveil West Bengal Manifesto on April 10 with Key Welfare Pledges

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 10 in Kolkata, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to release the document. The 'Sankalp Patra' promises a monthly benefit of Rs 3000 for women and includes special packages for healthcare, education, agriculture, and industrial growth to create jobs for youth. The party conducted an extensive public outreach campaign, collecting over 8 lakh suggestions from citizens, industrialists, farmers, and the Bengali diaspora to shape the manifesto. BJP leaders state the document aims to be a social contract reflecting the people's aspirations and to end what they term 15 years of exploitative governance in the state.

Key Points: BJP's West Bengal Manifesto Launch: Key Promises for 2026

  • Rs 3000 monthly benefit for women
  • Focus on youth jobs and industrial growth
  • Special packages for healthcare and education
  • Over 8 lakh public suggestions received
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BJP's big promise: 'Bikosito Paschim Banga Sankalp Patra' to release on April 10

BJP to release its West Bengal 'Sankalp Patra' on April 10, featuring Rs 3000 for women, jobs for youth, and a focus on agriculture and industry.

"Your voice matters. Your suggestions matter. Because the future of West Bengal matters. - Samik Bhattacharya"

Kolkata, April 9

The BJP is gearing up to launch its West Bengal manifesto likely on April 10 in Kolkata by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to sources.

The manifesto is expected to cater to various sections of society, with special focus on women's development, farmers, and youth.

As per the party sources, some of the key highlights include: A monthly benefit of Rs 3000 for women beneficiaries, a special package for healthcare and education, initiatives to boost industrial growth and setup industrial zones and plans to establish more colleges with a focus on women's education, a special package for fisheries and agriculture processing units established more hospitals, jobs opportunities for youth are major highlights.

The party aims to address the needs of diverse groups, promising a comprehensive approach to development.

Party sources indicate that the manifesto aims to blend a sharp critique of the TMC with promises of welfare measures and development-oriented pledges, as the BJP prepares for the critical electoral showdown in the state.

BJP has done ground-level preparations for the West Bengal polls. The key manifesto work, which began in the first week of February, wrapped up at the end of the month. The party is soliciting ideas from industrialists, educators, businesspeople, teachers, doctors, students, housewives, farmers, Bengali diasporas and other sections of society.

BJP prepared its manifesto with organised way. On 7 February, the manifesto outreach campaign was launched, the statewide "Bikosito Paschim Banga Sankalp Patra - Paramarsha Sangraha Abhiyan."

The campaign aimed to capture citizens' hopes and shape the 2026 Assembly election manifesto. Party workers visited every booth and household to hear grievances and expectations, treating the BJP as a family that listens to all.

Objectives of the campaign were from a farmer's plough to a youth's startup, every dream will feed the future blueprint. According to the party's objective, it's a social contract, not just a political promise. Citizens can share suggestions by calling 9727 294 294, emailing, scanning a QR code, or using designated hashtags- "Akanksha Sangraha Baksho" (aspiration boxes) were placed in each district for written proposals.

The campaign seeks to end 15 years of exploitative governance, unemployment and corruption, replacing them with a transparent, employment-focused West Bengal. Bringing migrant workers home and creating local jobs for talented youth are core goals. BJP believes "Your thought, our resolve; your aspiration, our path; your dream, our commitment." It invites all residents, regardless of religion or caste, to help build a new, beautiful, developed state.

"Over 8 lakh suggestions have been received with strong positive feedback. The outreach also included online consultations with the Bengali diaspora--scientists, scholars and others--and town-hall meetings and public consultations in Kolkata and meetings with farmers, fishermen," said BJP leader Anirban Ganguly to ANI.

BJP West Bengal state president Samik Bhattacharya has earlier wrote the West Bengal citizens, stressing that "Your voice matters. Your suggestions matter. Because the future of West Bengal matters."

He noted that Bengal, a historic cradle of civilisation, culture and courage, has always contributed to nation-building, and its true strength lies in its people's experiences and aspirations. As the party drafts the "Sankalp Patra 2026" for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections, it seeks a "meaningful vision" shaped by citizen participation.

Samik Bhattacharya explained that the manifesto should be more than a political document--it must mirror the hopes, challenges and expectations of everyday West Bengalis. He invites "considered suggestions" on education, employment, healthcare, women's empowerment, youth development, agriculture, industry, MSMEs, infrastructure, culture, sports, environment, law and order, and good governance. Emphasising inclusivity, he says the exercise is open to all, regardless of political ideology, because state development is a shared responsibility.

Constructive insights will make the Sankalp Patra - people-centric and development-oriented, and rooted in Bengal's rich heritage. He called for a collective effort to build a West Bengal where security, opportunity, dignity and prosperity are accessible to every citizen.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Promises before elections are a dime a dozen. We've seen this movie before in other states. The real test is delivery on the ground. Setting up industrial zones and creating jobs is easier said than done. Bengal needs stability and execution, not just manifestos.
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Amitava C
As a Bengali living outside the state, I'm glad they consulted the diaspora. Our state has so much potential in education and culture. Focusing on women's education and healthcare is the right way forward. Hope they preserve Bengal's unique heritage while pushing for development. 🤞
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Suresh O
The process of collecting over 8 lakh suggestions sounds impressive. If they have genuinely listened to farmers, fishermen, and housewives, then the manifesto might actually address real issues. The promise for fisheries and agriculture processing is crucial for our rural economy.
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Tanya I
While the promises are good, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions "ending 15 years of exploitative governance." This kind of language just continues the blame game. We need parties to focus on their own positive vision for Bengal's future, not just attacking opponents.
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Karthik V
Bringing migrant workers back and creating local jobs is the most important point for me. So many young people from Bengal are forced to go to Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Gujarat for work. If they can create opportunities here, it will transform the state. Fingers crossed! 🙏

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