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West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced 20% hike in DA for govt. employees, and a ₹36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana; Bengal government to revive Calcutta stock exchange

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What happened West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget.
The headline split The left frames it as "West Bengal Budget highlights: State Finance Minister pledges to fill 1 lakh government v...". The center frames it as "West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget".
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Left / center-leftWest Bengal Budget highlights: State Finance Minister pledges to fill 1 lakh government vacancies, 33% for women

The Hindu · Center-left · News report

CenterWest Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget

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The HinduNews report · Jun 22, 10:54 AM

West Bengal Budget highlights: State Finance Minister pledges to fill 1 lakh government vacancies, 33% for women

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Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced 20% hike in DA for govt. employees, and a ₹36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana; Bengal government...

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The Times of IndiaNews report · Jun 22, 9:23 AM

West Bengal budget 2026: 20% DA hike, 1 lakh jobs in BJP government's first budget

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West Bengal's new BJP government has unveiled its inaugural budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Key announcements include a significant Dearness Allowance hike for state employees,...

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Jun 22, 10:54 AM: The Hindu joined the source map.

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