₹5,000 monthly allowance for journalists if BJP comes to power”: Samik Bhattacharya’s poll promise
“₹5,000 monthly allowance for journalists if BJP comes to power”: Samik Bhattacharya’s poll promise BJP promises ₹5,000 monthly allowance for eligible journalists if voted to power Samik Bhattacharya cites journalist welfare and financial security concerns Announcement adds to welfare-focused campaign ahead of West Bengal elections Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya has announced that if the party comes to power, eligible journalists in the state will receive a monthly allowance of ₹5,000. The announcement has added a new dimension to the ongoing election campaign, with parties increasingly focusing on welfare-linked promises targeting specific professional groups. Bhattacharya stated that the proposed initiative is aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by working journalists. He alleged that under the current government, benefits and opportunities are restricted to a limited section, while the BJP’s approach would ensure fairness...
