Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on April 10, 2026 released the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto, titled Sankalp Patra, for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 at a function in Kolkata. The manifesto, themed around the concept of Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal), is a 15-point roadmap centred on national security, youth employment, women's safety, and welfare delivery. Key promises include the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months of forming the government, implementation of the 7th Pay Commission and full Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, and generation of one crore jobs and self-employment opportunities over five years. For women, the BJP pledged monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 under a new scheme, 33 per cent reservation in state government jobs, formation of women-only police battalions, and the Durga Suraksha Sahaya programme. The party also promised free HPV vaccination and breast cancer screening for women. On internal security, the manifesto committed to a zero-tolerance detect, delete, and deport policy against illegal infiltrators. Cultural promises included inclusion of Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, and enhanced support for agricultural crops such as rice, potato, and mango. The manifesto further pledged AIIMS, IIT, and IIM institutions in North Bengal and implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana along with all central government schemes. West Bengal's 294 assembly seats are set to go to polls in 2026, with incumbent Trinamool Congress and BJP as principal contenders.
Amit Shah Releases BJP Sankalp Patra for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
Home Minister Amit Shah on April 10, 2026 released the BJP Sankalp Patra for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, promising UCC within 6 months, 7th Pay Commission for state employees, ₹3,000 monthly aid for women, 33% women's reservation in jobs, one crore jobs, and AIIMS/IIT/IIM in North Bengal.
Key facts
- Amit Shah released BJP Sankalp Patra for West Bengal elections on April 10, 2026 in Kolkata
- 15-point manifesto themed Sonar Bangla focuses on security, jobs, women welfare
- Promises UCC implementation within 6 months of forming government
- Monthly ₹3,000 aid for women, 33% reservation in state government jobs
- Commitment to 7th Pay Commission and DA for state employees
- One crore jobs over five years, AIIMS/IIT/IIM in North Bengal promised
Mains angle
Q: Critically examine the constitutional, federal, and welfare-politics dimensions of the BJP's Sankalp Patra 2026 promises for West Bengal.
Answer (50 words):
On 10 April 2026 Amit Shah released BJP's 15-point Sankalp Patra for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, promising Uniform Civil Code within six months, 7th Pay Commission, one crore jobs, ₹3,000 monthly women's aid, 33 per cent job reservation, Kurmali-Rajbanshi Eighth Schedule inclusion, and AIIMS-IIT-IIM in North Bengal.
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Who released the BJP Sankalp Patra for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 on April 10, 2026?
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah released the BJP Sankalp Patra for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 at a function in Kolkata on April 10, 2026. The manifesto is themed around the concept of Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal) and is a 15-point roadmap.
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Frequently asked questions
Who released the BJP Sankalp Patra for West Bengal on April 10, 2026?
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah released the BJP Sankalp Patra (manifesto) at a function in Kolkata on April 10, 2026.
What is the theme of the BJP manifesto for West Bengal 2026?
The manifesto is themed around the concept of Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal) and is a 15-point roadmap focused on security, jobs, women welfare, and governance.
What did the BJP promise for women in the manifesto?
The BJP promised ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance, 33% reservation in state government jobs, women-only police battalions, free HPV vaccination, and breast cancer screening.
How many assembly seats does West Bengal have?
West Bengal has 294 assembly seats, elections for which are scheduled in 2026.
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