India's east-west economic imbalance: Can a BJP-led West Bengal help tip the scales back?
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Summary
The BJP’s West Bengal victory places this eastern state under the same party that rules at the Centre. This could improve its governance, give the region a boost and perhaps do something about India’s uneven economic emergence.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Wednesday, 6 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
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right