Padma Bhushan awardee Swapan Dasgupta enters Rashbehari poll battle
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Summary
Padma Bhushan awardee and former Rajya Sabha member Swapan Dasgupta is contesting the elections from Rashbehari as a BJP candidate.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 4 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
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right