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West Bengal 2026 polls: TMC, BJP, Congress and Left Front promise youth cash and jobs in manifestos
Parties released manifestos for the West Bengal 2026 elections, highlighting health, education, employment and social welfare priorities. The TMC proposes ₹1,500 monthly for youths aged 21-40; the BJP counters with ₹3,000 monthly for unemployed youths; Congress pledges ₹2,000 monthly; the Left Front promises one permanent job per family and to fill all vacant government posts within five years.
Why It Matters
The promises indicate policy priorities and potential voter impact ahead of the elections.
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Left Front promises one permanent job per family and five-year post-filling plan
April 20, 2026
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front proposed one permanent job for a family and aims to fill all vacant government posts within five years.
Congress pledges ₹2,000 monthly youth assistance
April 20, 2026
The Indian National Congress (Congress) offered ₹2,000 monthly assistance for youths as part of its manifesto.
BJP promises ₹3,000 monthly for unemployed youths
April 20, 2026
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) countered with a promise of ₹3,000 per month for unemployed youths.
TMC announces ₹1,500 monthly youth allowance
April 20, 2026
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) announced a monthly allowance of ₹1,500 for youths aged 21-40 as part of its West Bengal 2026 manifesto.