BJP MLA Susanta Ghosh praised the West Bengal Budget 2026 as a plan focused on the people, development, and execution [1].
The endorsement comes as the BJP-led government seeks to shift the state's administrative focus from making public announcements to completing infrastructure projects on the ground [1].
The budget for 2026-27 totals Rs 4.38 lakh crore [2]. This financial package includes a significant infrastructure push and a 20 percent increase in Dearness Allowance [2]. To support industrial growth and job creation, the government has allocated Rs 40,000 crore toward development-focused initiatives [3].
One major infrastructure project highlighted in the budget is the development of a new greenfield airport near Kalyani. The government has earmarked between 1,000 and 1,500 acres of land for the project [2].
Ghosh said the current government aims to move beyond mere announcements to ensure that projects are actually delivered [1]. This emphasis on execution aligns with the broader goals of the current administration, which saw 35 BJP MLAs take the oath as ministers under the Suvendu Adhikari government earlier this month [4].
The budget represents the first comprehensive financial roadmap for the BJP government in the state. By prioritizing industry and jobs through the Rs 40,000 crore allocation [3], the administration is attempting to signal a shift toward economic modernization in West Bengal.
“A budget focused on people, development, and execution”
The alignment of a large-scale budget with a significant cabinet expansion suggests a strategy to consolidate power through rapid infrastructure delivery. By focusing on tangible projects like the Kalyani greenfield airport and industrial allocations, the BJP government is attempting to establish a track record of execution to differentiate itself from previous administrations in West Bengal.
