West Bengal’s political landscape heated up as TMC leader Kunal Ghosh took center stage at a Kolkata presser, lauding the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ youth aid program as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s masterstroke. Facing BJP’s barrage of critiques, Ghosh countered with facts, highlighting the scheme’s role in empowering jobless youngsters.
Designed for secondary-pass youth between 21 and 40, the initiative offers Rs 1,500 monthly until employment or up to five years. Camps across assembly segments are collecting applications from February 15 to 26, with rollout set for April 2026.
‘This builds on our welfare ecosystem—think Rupashree for brides, Swasthya Sathi for health, Lakshmir Bhandar for women. It’s not election rhetoric; it’s governance,’ Ghosh declared.
He unleashed on BJP’s double standards: ‘They mocked Lakshmir Bhandar as charity, now mimic it elsewhere. Even Bihar apes Didi’s ideas. Who are they to question job schemes when their 2 crore jobs vow remains a mirage? Their policies have only shrunk opportunities.’
Addressing the student suicide attempt, Ghosh steered clear of partisanship. ‘No politics here—investigation underway. Incidents like this are fewer now, and interstate student influx shows Bengal’s appeal as an education hub.’
In closing, Ghosh spotlighted Banerjee’s developmental zeal, calling on youth to seize the opportunity and fuel the state’s ascent, while BJP watches warily.