West Bengal Elections: Amit Shah Releases BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’; Will UCC and Major Financial Promises Reshape Bengal’s Political Landscape?

April 10, 2026 2:04 PM

West Bengal Elections: Amit Shah Releases BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’; Will UCC and Major Financial Promises Reshape Bengal’s Political Landscape?

Kolkata: April 10, 2026

The political atmosphere has reached a fever pitch in view of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Amidst this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made significant waves by releasing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto. While launching this ‘Sankalp Patra’, Shah characterized the 15-year rule of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government as a “nightmare” for Bengal and claimed that a new wave of development would sweep the state as soon as a BJP government is formed.

Key Highlights of the Manifesto

The most striking and major announcement in this manifesto pertains to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Amit Shah promised that within just six months of forming the government, the UCC would be implemented across Bengal to ensure equal laws for all citizens.

Financial Promises and Women’s Empowerment

To court women voters, the BJP has played a major card regarding cash assistance:

Monthly Allowance: A promise to provide ₹3,000 per month to unemployed women.
Direct Transfers: Shah clarified that this amount would be deposited directly into bank accounts between the 1st and 5th of every month.
Job Reservation: An announcement of 30% reservation for women in government jobs.
Scheme Upgrades: A commitment to double the financial aid currently provided under the state’s ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme and significantly increase the unemployment allowance.

Benefits for Government Employees

For state government employees, Shah delivered promising news, stating that the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission would be implemented within just 45 days of coming to power.

Security and Infrastructure Roadmap

The BJP has also made critical promises regarding security and regional development:

Border Security: A pledge to completely halt infiltration and cattle smuggling. Shah assured that borders would be fully sealed to prevent any illegal activity.
North Bengal Development: A roadmap was presented to establish new premier institutions in North Bengal, including an IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and a Fashion Technology Institute.

As the election approaches, it remains to be seen how much these populist promises and decisive steps like the UCC will influence the people of Bengal, and whether this ‘Sankalp Patra’ can trigger a major reversal in the election results.