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Amit Shah Unveils BJP's ‘Sankalp Patra’ For West Bengal Elections; Focus On Women, Youth
Apoorva Gupta | April 10, 2026 4:11 PM CST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘Sankalp Patra’ in Kolkata, marking a key step in the party’s campaign for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

Releasing the manifesto, Shah made several promises for West Bengal aimed at ensuring adequate law and order, action against infiltrators, roll out of the seventh pay commission, and implenting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months if the party comes to power in the state.

Addressing a press conference in Kolkata after releasing the manifesto, Shah said the people of the state are now looking for change amid growing dissatisfaction. He said the BJP’s manifesto offers a roadmap to address challenges faced by various sections of society, including farmers, youth, and women.

“Today, the Bharatiya Janata Party has just released its manifesto for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. This manifesto provides a path to overcome the deep despair prevailing across all sections of Bengal. It offers new direction for farmers facing uncertainty due to crop losses, for unemployed youth, and for women living in fear. It also gives renewed hope and confidence to every citizen concerned about Bengal’s culture and its pride,” he said.

Following the release of the manifesto, Shah is scheduled to address a public meeting in Debra in West Medinipur district and take part in a roadshow in Kharagpur, signalling an intensification of the BJP’s campaign in the state.

Mass Outreach Shaped BJP's Manifesto

The BJP said the ‘Sankalp Patra 2026’ has been prepared after extensive public consultation under the campaign titled “Bikosito Paschim Banga Sankalp Patra - Paramarsha Sangraha Abhiyan.”

Launched on February 7, the outreach initiative sought suggestions from a wide cross-section of society, including industrialists, teachers, students, farmers, and members of the Bengali diaspora.

Party workers conducted door-to-door outreach and gathered feedback through multiple channels such as phone, email, QR codes, and “Akanksha Sangraha Baksho” (aspiration boxes) placed across districts.

Over 8 Lakh Suggestions Received

BJP leaders said the exercise received over eight lakh suggestions, reflecting diverse expectations from citizens across the state, ANI reported.

Party leaders, including West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, said the manifesto aims to reflect the aspirations of ordinary people and go beyond being just a political document.

“Your voice matters. Your suggestions matter. Because the future of West Bengal matters,” Bhattacharya said, urging broader participation.

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