Anti-incumbency days are over in West Bengal: Kolkata gets ‘double-engine’ government after 50 years
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Summary
From 2011 to 2026, Mamata Banerjee's TMC faced significant clashes with the BJP-led Centre. The 2026 elections show a decisive BJP victory, ending Banerjee's 15-year rule and establishing a double-engine government in West Bengal for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
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
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right