Opinion: Opinion | What Our 'Liberals' Really Need To Understand About Bengal's Voters
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Summary
If liberal principles are to mean anything, they cannot be contingent on geography or convenience. The borders of Bengal cannot be where those principles end. Bengal's voters are not passive participants in someone else's narrative.
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
20 million central + state government employees
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right