"Budget for work...not scams": BJP MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana applauds West Bengal Budget
Kolkata, June 22
Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana on Monday lauded the West Bengal state budget. Unveiling the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in West Bengal, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta laid out a ₹4.38 lakh crore roadmap for FY 2026-27 on June 22, 2026.
The plan tries to balance welfare-heavy spending with job creation, public sector relief, and key industrial initiatives under the "Viksit Bangla" banner.
Speaking to ANI, the Bankura MLA commended the government's fiscal roadmap, characterising it as a proactive, development-oriented plan that aims to serve all sections of society.
"This budget has something for everyone... This is not to do scams, or steal money, but to do work... I heartily thank the state Finance Minister...," he said.
Highlighting the inclusive nature of the budget, the BJP MLA asserted that every section of society would find measures aimed at addressing their needs.
"This budget is for everyone, be it rikshawwala, worker, middle-class man, businessman, everyone will find something in this budget," he said.
Emphasising the purpose of the budgetary allocations, Dana added, "This budget is not for the people who want to do corruption but for the people who want to do work."
The BJP legislator also expressed gratitude to the state's Finance Minister for presenting the budget and extended his congratulations.
"I heartily thank the state Finance Minister. My congratulations to my Finance Minister for the budget, and I must ensure that every person in West Bengal is with you," Dana said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also hailed the first-ever budget by the BJP government in the state, calling it an "attempt to bring back the lost culture and dignity" of the state.
State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the budget for the first-ever BJP government in the state, with a net allocation of Rs 4,38,775.29 crore (Net) for the financial year 2026-2027.
Addressing a post-budget press conference in Kolkata, Suvendu Adhikari said that providing a "fear-free environment" to the citizens has been the priority of the government.
Adhikari said, "This budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in the state assembly. This budget is an attempt to bring back the lost culture and dignity of West Bengal. In this budget, priority has been given to the security of West Bengal, providing a fear-free environment to the citizens and reviving the culture. Education and agriculture have also been given importance. Emphasis has been laid on strengthening the Constitution in the state, stopping syndicates, extortion and creating an environment for crafts and business. There is no section which has been ignored in this budget."
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a middle-class Bengali, I'm cautiously optimistic. The focus on education and agriculture is good, but I want to see specific numbers on job creation. Empty rhetoric won't help our youth who are still struggling for employment.
"Budget for work...not scams" - that's exactly what we needed to hear after years of corruption allegations. But actions speak louder than words. Let's see if this translates to actual development in rural Bengal. The real test will be in the villages, not just in the assembly.
I'm glad they mentioned rikshawwalas and workers specifically. We need inclusive growth that reaches the common man. But I hope the budget also addresses the rising prices of essential commodities. What's the use of big plans if people can't afford dal-chawal? 🤔
Interesting to see this perspective. As someone who follows Indian politics, I'm curious about the implementation challenges. The budget numbers look ambitious, but infrastructure projects in West Bengal have a history of delays. Will this time be different?
The emphasis on "fear-free environment" and stopping syndicates is much needed. Durga Puja pandals and small businesses have suffered enough. But I'm waiting to see the fine print - how much is actually allocated to law enforcement? We don't want just speeches, we want action. 🎉
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