West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the state
Published on: April 25, 2026, 2:47 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
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.
