Who will be Bengal CM if BJP wins? Amit Shah breaks silence

Speaking at the launch of the party’s manifesto, ‘Sankalpa Patra’, Amit Shah declined to name a prospective Chief Minister, but indicated that the party would choose a Bengali leader from the state if it comes to power.

What did he say?

“We are not a dynasty party, so any Bengali who is a resident of the state can be our Chief Minister,” Shah said.

“No one should worry. I assure all of you that our Chief Minister will be competent, eligible and a leader who will establish good governance,” he added.

UCC, cash aid among key promises

Shah also announced that religion-based personal laws would be scrapped and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in West Bengal if the BJP forms the government.

Other major promises include ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance for women and youth.

The proposed aid is being seen as a counter to the Trinamool Congress’ welfare schemes such as Lakshmir Bhandar for women and Yuva Sathi for youth, which have played a significant role in the ruling party's growing popularity.

Notably, the BJP’s promised amount is double the benefits offered under these schemes.

Other key promises in BJP manifesto

Payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to all government employees
Implementation of the 7th Pay Commission within 45 days of forming the government
Recruitment to fill vacant government posts
Five-year relaxation for candidates who lost job opportunities due to recruitment scams
Implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme
Development of a business park in Singur
Eviction of illegal immigrants