Muted saffron shades, visibility sparse: TMC leads over BJP on one front in battle Bengal | Ground report
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Summary
TMC's scale and saturation of poster campaign stand out in parts of poll-bound Bengal, particularly when compared with BJP’s relatively restrained visibility.
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 21 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
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right