West Bengal's newly elected BJP government presented its first budget on June 22, 2026, unveiled by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, focused on employment generation, infrastructure development, women's welfare, and economic growth. The budget promises to fill 1 lakh government vacancies, construct a new Kolkata airport, and introduce welfare schemes targeting women, with 33% reservation in government jobs.
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West Bengal's New BJP Government Presents First Budget: 1 Lakh Jobs, New Kolkata Airport, Women's Welfare
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- West Bengal's newly elected BJP government presented its first budget on June 22, 2026, unveiled by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, focused on employment generation, infrastructure development, women's welfare, and economic growth
- The budget promises to fill 1 lakh government vacancies, construct a new Kolkata airport, and introduce welfare schemes targeting women, with 33% reservation in government jobs
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• West Bengal new BJP government's first budget: June 22, 2026; FM Swapan Dasgupta • Key announcements: 1 lakh government jobs, new Kolkata airport, 33% reservation for women • West Bengal CM: Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) • Focus areas: employment generation, infrastructure, women's welfare
