Opinion: Opinion | Mafia, Scams and Shifting Loyalties: How Mamata Banerjee Lost The Plot
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Summary
It was not a single misstep. It was the cumulative weight of multiple changes - some gradual, some sudden - that altered the outcome.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
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
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right