Bengal Migrant Vote: Mamata's 'Shramshree' vs BJP's 'Return' Plan for 2026 Polls

• West Bengal's 22.40 lakh migrant workers are a key 'voting bloc' for the 2026 elections, with polls in two phases on April 23 and 29.
• The Election Commission's SIR removed 58 lakh names, including many migrants, sparking allegations of voter disenfranchisement.
• TMC launched 'Shramshree' offering ₹5,000/month for returning migrants for up to 5 years, plus travel aid and social benefits.
• BJP focuses on 'identity' and 'security' for migrants, promising to end 'syndicate rule' and establish a Central Helpline.
• Congress proposes increased MNREGA days, higher wages, and 'bridge schools' for migrant children to curb migration.