West Bengal 2026 Polls: Key Manifesto Promises by TMC, BJP, Congress, and Left

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections feature intense competition among major political parties, with manifestos focusing on employment, healthcare, and women's safety. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised a monthly aid of ₹3,000 for unemployed youths, doubling the ₹1,500 offer from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The Indian National Congress proposed a middle-ground assistance of ₹2,000, while the CPI(M)-led Left Front pledged permanent jobs for one family member and filling vacant government posts within five years. Healthcare initiatives include the BJP's plan to build a new AIIMS in North Bengal and implement the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, contrasting with TMC's expansion of its 'Duare Chikitsa' doorstep healthcare camps. Notably, all four major parties—TMC, BJP, Congress, and the Left Front—have prioritized women's safety, proposing dedicated protection squads. Additional key promises include the BJP's commitment to the Uniform Civil Code and 7th Pay Commission implementation, while both TMC and BJP advocate for including Rajbanshi and Kurmali languages in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. These manifestos highlight aggressive welfare policies aimed at securing voter support in a closely contested election.