Samik Bhattacharya Slams TMC Budget: Promises ₹3000 for Laxmi Bhandar, Criticizes DA Hike

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News18•05-02-2026, 20:49
Samik Bhattacharya Slams TMC Budget: Promises ₹3000 for Laxmi Bhandar, Criticizes DA Hike
- •BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya criticized the Trinamool government's interim budget, focusing on DA and Laxmi Bhandar.
- •He stated the 4% DA hike is insufficient, highlighting a 40% gap with central government employees and urging compliance with Supreme Court directives.
- •Bhattacharya dismissed the ₹500 increase in Laxmi Bhandar, promising ₹3000 if BJP comes to power and emphasizing the need for investment and job creation.
- •He accused the government of deceiving employees, burdening citizens with taxes, and failing to generate assets.
- •Bhattacharya asserted that women in West Bengal are politically aware and cannot be swayed by a ₹500 allowance, citing BJP's Panchayat wins.
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