Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday released Trinamool Congress’s Manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Polls 2021. While releasing the manifesto, the TMC supremo announced a slew of programs for all sections of the society. Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mamata Banerjee said Bengal has a rich cultural heritage that gives no space to divisive politics. ‘Bangla was always one and it will remain the same,’ Mamata said while releasing the manifesto. India.com brings you the latest from the TMC Manifesto release press conference.
Here are the Highlights:
5.45 pm: ‘Duare Sarkar’ program will be held four months a year. Free ration will be provided at doorstep: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
5.40 pm: The Election Commission is being guided by the BJP. They are misusing the powers of the Election Commission: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
5.37 pm: We have reduced poverty by 40 per cent in Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
5.35 pm: When TMC came to power our revenue was about Rs 25,000 crores, it is now over Rs 75,000 crores: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
5.32 pm: More schools, colleges for girls: Mamata Banerjee announces.
5.31 pm: Mamata Banerjee promises Rs 12, 000 per year in pension to low income in SC-ST. She also announced Rs 6000/ year for people in low-income groups of all categories.
5.30 pm: We will be providing Rs. 1000 as widow pension, says Mamata Banerjee.
5.29 pm: We will decrease unemployment. 5 lakh job opportunities will be generated in a year: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee