Modi Pledges 7th Pay Commission for West Bengal if BJP Wins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six key guarantees for West Bengal on April 9, 2026, during a public rally in Haldia, pledging immediate implementation of the 7th Pay Commission for state government employees if the Bharatiya Janata Party forms the next administration. The promises, aimed at addressing governance, corruption, and economic disparities ahead of the state's Assembly elections later in the month, also include restoring law and order, ensuring administrative accountability, and tackling illegal infiltration.

Modi outlined the guarantees as a blueprint for transforming West Bengal, emphasizing the need for a "double-engine" government to align state and central policies for faster development. He highlighted the fisheries sector, noting central initiatives such as the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Fisheries, record budget allocations for fishermen's welfare, access to Kisan Credit Cards, and insurance coverage up to 500,000 rupees. These measures, he said, have boosted fish production nationwide but faced obstacles in West Bengal due to political differences.

The six guarantees are: first, replacing the current atmosphere of fear with trust and restoring...