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policy HT Monday, 4 May 2026 NEW

‘Bobby’ of Bengal: How Firhad Hakim’s Kolkata Port contest draws focus on urban transformation

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Summary
 
Firhad Hakim is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Kolkata Port constituency, emphasising urban transformation and stability.
 
  
 
 
Key Facts
 
 
 Type Policy 
 
 Source Hindustan Times - India 
 
 Published Monday, 4 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 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Key Authorities
 
 Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog 
 
 
 
Key Stakeholders
 
 Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities 
 
 
 
Government Context
 
 
 NDA III BJP-led NDA 
 
 
 
  Centre-Right 
 
 
 Left Centre Right 
 
 
 
 
      
 
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  Digital & Technology 1333 tracked →  Social Protection 1377 tracked →  Urban Development 42 tracked →  Civil Liberties 247 tracked →  
 
  
 
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