West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the state
- Posted on April 25, 2026
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West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the state
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core political strategy while facing an expanding challenge from the BJP in the state. Her flagship programme, ‘Lakshmir Bhandar, provides monthly financial support to women, offering ₹1,500 for general category and ₹1,700 for SC and ST beneficiaries after a recent revision, and has become a key factor in voter outreach.
