Phase 1 Voting In Bengal Tomorrow. A Look At Major Political Parties
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Summary
West Bengal will have a two-phase poll on April 23 and 29. Counting is scheduled for May 4.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Wednesday, 22 April 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
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right