Bengal Polls: TMC's Rs 1,500 vs BJP's Rs 25,000 Freebie Showdown
Bengal Polls: TMC's Rs 1,500 vs BJP's Rs 25,000 Freebie Showdown
- •BJP considers promising Rs 25,000 monthly to jobless youth (18-35) in West Bengal, a significant increase over TMC's Rs 1,500.
- •The proposed BJP dole would be tied to professional training, not an unemployment allowance, aiming for youth empowerment.
- •TMC's 'Banglar Yuba Sathi' scheme, offering Rs 1,500/month, saw massive registration, prompting BJP's competitive strategy.
- •BJP also plans to promise 20 lakh new jobs annually and a new IIT in North Bengal if elected.
- •The Supreme Court has cautioned states against the 'freebie culture' due to revenue deficits.
