Mamata's Last-Minute Announcement: Valid or Not? EC's Ruling on Prior Decision Shakes West Bengal Election
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EC Validates Mamata's Pre-MCC DA Announcement; Opposition Slams 'Election Gimmick'
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News18•15-03-2026, 17:30
EC Validates Mamata's Pre-MCC DA Announcement; Opposition Slams 'Election Gimmick'
•West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears payment from March 2026, an hour before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) began.
•The Election Commission clarified that decisions made by state governments before the MCC comes into effect are valid and not a violation.
•The announcement comes amidst a long-standing dispute over DA between the state government and employees, which has reached the Supreme Court.
•Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) slammed the move as an 'election-time show' and a 'joke,' alleging deception.
•State government employees currently receive 18% DA, significantly less than the 50% received by central government employees.
