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TMC Manifesto 2026: Mamata Banerjee Unveils 10 'Pratigyas' Ahead of West Bengal Polls
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress has released its manifesto, outlining a series of welfare promises aimed at different sections of society.

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Ahead of West Bengal polls, TMC unveiled 10 pledges, including expanded Lakshmir Bhandar aid (₹1,500/₹1,700 monthly), ₹1,500 monthly for unemployed youth, a ₹30,000 Crore agriculture budget, housing, piped water, doorstep healthcare, school upgrades, and trade development.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee presented the document as a roadmap for governance, saying it reflects the party's vision if it returns to power for a fourth consecutive term.
Calling them "10 pratigyas" or pledges, Banerjee said these commitments are designed to strengthen social security, improve infrastructure, and support economic growth in the state.


Here is a clear and detailed look at each of the 10 promises:

1. Lakshmir Bhandar Expansion

The party has promised to increase financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.
Women from the general category will receive ₹1,500 per month, while SC/ST women will get ₹1,700 per month.

2. Monthly Support for Unemployed Youth

Under the Banglar Yuba-Sathi scheme, unemployed youth will receive ₹1,500 per month as financial assistance to support their livelihood.

3. ₹30,000 Crore Agriculture Budget

The manifesto promises a large agriculture budget to support farmers.
This includes financial aid to farm families, assistance to landless farmers, and overall development of the agriculture sector.

4. Housing for Every Family

The party aims to ensure that every family in West Bengal has access to a permanent (pucca) house, improving living conditions across the state.

5. Piped Drinking Water for All

A major promise includes providing clean and safe drinking water through pipelines to every household in Bengal.

6. Doorstep Healthcare Services

The manifesto proposes organising annual "Duare Chikitsa" camps in every block and town to bring healthcare services directly to people.

7. Upgrade of Government Schools

The party has pledged to improve infrastructure in government schools under the Banglar Shikshayatan initiative to ensure better education facilities.

8. Boost to Trade and Infrastructure

TMC plans to develop West Bengal as a major trade hub for eastern India by improving logistics, ports, and setting up a Global Trade Centre.

9. Expansion of Old Age Pension

The manifesto promises to continue and expand pension support for senior citizens, ensuring more eligible elderly people receive financial security.

10. Focus on Inclusive Development

Through these combined schemes, the party aims to strengthen welfare delivery, improve infrastructure, and ensure inclusive growth across different sections of society.

The 10 'pratigyas' presented by the Trinamool Congress focus strongly on welfare, economic support, and infrastructure development. As elections approach, these promises are expected to play a crucial role in shaping voter decisions across West Bengal.

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