BJP’s First West Bengal Budget Slashes Minority Affairs Funding | Virasat over vote-bank in Bengal?

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The BJP’s first budget in West Bengal signals a major shift from welfare politics, with minority affairs funding reportedly slashed by over 60% while cultural heritage receives greater emphasis.Critics argue the move reflects ideological targeting and political messaging rather than fiscal responsibility. Supporters, however, frame the budget as a course correction aimed at prioritising heritage, governance and disciplined spending.The debate raises key questions over welfare allocation, minority outreach, cultural priorities, fiscal prudence and the BJP’s broader political vision for Bengal. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_the-right-stand News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 20:30 IST