DC Edit | Shah’s Master Plan Won WB
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What set the Bengal campaign apart was Mr Shah’s decision to virtually camp in the state, transforming the election into a hands-on, command-driven operation. To break the impregnable bastion of Mamata Banerjee's TMC, Mr Shah not only reviewed booth-level-data, but also held marathon meetings with district leaders and constantly fine-tuned saffron tactics based on feedback and ground reports
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right