Mixed Reactions as BJP Criticizes, TMC Focuses on Social Welfare and Women Empowerment

Reactions and Key Points

The West Bengal Budget 2025-26, presented by the Trinamool Congress government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has garnered mixed reactions from various political parties.

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticized the budget, calling it "directionless" and claiming it fails to address the crucial issue of unemployment. He accused the government of focusing solely on "Rewari politics" and promised that a BJP government in West Bengal would provide DA at the central level.

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence in the BJP's victory in the next West Bengal election, citing recent wins in Odisha and Delhi. He stated that the BJP would present the budget in West Bengal next year.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while presenting the budget, emphasized social welfare and women empowerment. She highlighted the government's commitment to boosting employment and resolving ongoing disputes in Tajpur. She also announced the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple at Digha on April 30th.

Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya tabled a budget of Rs 3.89 lakh crore for 2025-26. The budget includes an additional allocation of Rs 500 crore for the Gangasagar Sethu project, a proposed five-kilometer-long bridge connecting the mainland to Sagar Island.

Strong emphasis on social welfare and women empowerment.

Commitment to boosting employment.

Additional allocation of Rs 500 crore for the Gangasagar Sethu project.

Inauguration of the Jagannath Temple at Digha on April 30th.

The budget has sparked debate and discussion, with various stakeholders expressing their opinions and expectations.