Mamata Banerjee's Big Claims: Laxmir Bhandar for Life, DA & Pension Assurances

• CM Mamata Banerjee claimed West Bengal was first to start Laxmir Bhandar and is the only state providing pensions.
• Announced 8% annual DA for government employees, despite it not being mandatory.
• Reiterated that Laxmir Bhandar will continue for life, benefiting 2.21 crore women.
• Highlighted that general women received ₹60,000 and ST women ₹70,000 in the last five years from the scheme.
• Pledged housing funds for 16 lakh beneficiaries in January and named Karmashree after Gandhiji.

Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee assures lifelong Laxmir Bhandar, highlights state's welfare schemes and financial support.