Just ahead of the West Bengal assembly election, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday unveiled the BJP`s manifesto for 2026. Amit Shah, while reading out the manifesto, outlined a sector-wise roadmap spanning industry, agriculture and port-led development, while promising to revive Bengal`s industrial fortunes.
As reported by news agency PTI, the Union Home Minister stressed that the BJP would address industrial concerns that have remained politically sensitive in the state. He further claimed that issues such as land acquisition, which have been left unresolved during the Congress-led UPA era, have been successfully tackled elsewhere in the country.
Shah further said, “Problems that remained unresolved since the Manmohan Singh era have been solved in other parts of the country and can be resolved in Bengal too,” as cited by PTI.
Calling the BJP’s manifesto a `sankalp patra`, Shah termed it a roadmap for a developed Bengal and a vow of trust. He further added, “The people of Bengal should trust us. Under Prime Minister Modi`s leadership, we will also put Bengal on the path of development.”
BJP promises to resolve long-pending industrial challenges across West Bengal
Amit Shah, while reading out the manifesto, also added that a BJP-led government in the state would ensure solutions to long-pending industrial challenges.
The BJP leader further asserted, “When the reins of the government come into our hands, the chief minister we choose will find solutions to all these problems. There will be a double-engine government, and we will revive Bengal`s industry,” as per PTI.
He cited Singur in the Hooghly district, where Tata Motors abandoned its Nano car factory in 2008, following an intense anti-land acquisition movement led by the TMC, as a key industrial node.
The BJP manifesto promises 50 per cent of land to be reserved for MSME’s
“For job creation, an industrial park will be built in Singur,” Shah said, adding that 50 per cent of the land would be reserved for MSMEs, while the remaining portion will be allocated to large-scale industries to ensure balanced growth and employment generation.
Shah further promised about the jute sector, stating a comprehensive revival mechanism through modernisation and reopening of closed mills.
He further added, “We will re-establish the old glory of the `Golden Fibre. The (BJP) government will launch a nationwide campaign to increase the use of eco-friendly jute products in bags, textiles, and packaging,” with an eye on building a global supply chain for sustainable products.
Special commission to examine labour welfare and export potential across West Bengal
Focusing on the tea industry in north Bengal, he announced the formation of a special commission to examine labour welfare and export potential, which will submit its report within one year.
Shah added, “Tea garden workers will be granted land titles within 100 days of our government forming,” as per PTI.
To protect the global reputation of Darjeeling Tea, he added that a “dedicated squad” would be created to curb fake products and promote Geographical Indication (GI) tagging. A laboratory would also be set up to develop new, high-yielding tea plant varieties to replace ageing bushes.
Amit Shah promises modern deep-sea ports at Tajpur and Kulpi
Outlining a maritime strategy, Shah said, “We will tap into the full potential of maritime trade by constructing modern deep-sea ports at Tajpur and Kulpi,” while targeting a “130 per cent increase in port capacity” through modernisation of existing infrastructure.
He added that Haldia Port would be developed as a key hub for the “Blue Economy” under a time-bound roadmap, supported by new infrastructure for fisheries and aquaculture to position Bengal as a major export centre for marine products.
(With inputs from PTI)