Major Decisions and Actions Taken by the BJP's Double Engine Government in West Bengal (9 May 2026 – 16 May 2026)
1. Road barricades and civic infrastructure painting initiat₹Ed in internationally accepted yellow-and-white standards replacing the earlier blue-and-white pattern.
2. Tenures of nominated members, directors, and chairpersons of various boards, PSUs, and non-statutory bodies terminated as part of administrative restructuring.
3. West Bengal cadre IAS and IPS officers to regularly participate in Central Government training programmes.
4. Administrative impediments in implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) ordered to be removed.
5. State government granted sanction to CBI to proceed against officials in pending corruption cases including teachers’ recruitment, municipal, and cooperative scams.
6. Social security and assistance announced for 321 victims affected by post-poll political violence.
7. “Annapurna Bhandar Yojana” announced to provide ₹3000 monthly assistance to women from 1 June 2026.
8. Free bus travel for women across West Bengal to begin from 1 June 2026.
9. Old Age Pension and Disability Pension doubled from ₹1000 to ₹2000 per month effective from 1 June 2026.
10. Ayushman Bharat and multiple Central schemes including PM Jan Arogya Yojana, PM Shri, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Vishwakarma and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao to be implemented in West Bengal.
11. Restrictions on interstate movement of agricultural produce including potatoes, food grains, vegetables, and animal products lifted through formal notification.
12. Ban on potato exports withdrawn to support farmers, improve market access, and boost agricultural trade.
13. Consultations initiated with potato farmers, traders, exporters, and cold storage owners to address long-standing concerns in the potato sector.
14. Agricultural supply-chain and marketing issues affecting potato cultivators under review for faster policy intervention.
15. Land transfer to BSF to be completed within 45 days to accelerate India–Bangladesh border fencing.
16. Regular border coordination meetings ordered to strengthen surveillance, intelligence sharing, and crime control in border districts.
17. Detailed directives issued to all SPs and Police Commissioners regarding enhanced border security coordination.
18. Statewide drives launched against illegal arms, ammunition, explosives, illegal toll syndicates, illegal sand mining, and illegal coal mining.
19. Chief Minister announced intensified crackdown against illegal coal and sand mining syndicates.
20. State police directed to review all 2021 post-poll violence cases.
21. Massive anti-corruption and anti-criminal operations initiated across multiple districts.
22. Immediate withdrawal of non-categorised security covers provided to political protectees across the state.
23. Z+ security cover of Abhishek Banerjee withdrawn and replaced with standard MP-level security, making in end to special treatment of certain individuals
24. Kolkata Police intensified crackdown on helmetless riding and traffic violations.
25. Maoist regional committee member Sharadha Biswas arrested by Kolkata Police STF from Kashipur.
26. Hate speech accused Garga Chatterjee arrested.
27. TMC leader Rafiqul Islam arrested in a murder case.
28. TMC leader Inayat Tulla Mandal arrested in a narcotics case.
29. Kaushik Ghosh and Mahesh Chandra Saha arrested in the cash-for-jobs case.
30. Police action intensified against politically influential accused persons including action against TMC MLA Dilip Mondal after threatening remarks.
31. TMC leader Sujit Bose arrested in connection with the municipal recruitment scam.
32. Kolkata Police DC Special Branch South Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested in connection with alleged land grabbing and money laundering linked to Bishwajit Poddar alias “Sona Pappu.”
33. Services of Shantanu Sinha terminated over allegations of continuation in service beyond retirement age through extensions granted by the previous government.
34. Surprise raid at Presidency Jail led to seizure of 23 mobile phones and suspension of two staff members.
35. Priyadarshini Mullick removed from the post of Secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
36. Steps initiated to depoliticize and reform appointments in educational institutions and statutory bodies.
37. Murshidabad Police arrested three individuals allegedly involved in an illegal smuggling racket.
38. In Nabagram, police arrested Mohammad Ayanath Tulla in connection with the 2023 murder case of Mehbooba Sheikh.
39. Police arrested Yunus Khan and recovered a country-made firearm with live ammunition.
40. Two additional TMC leaders arrested in separate criminal cases by Murshidabad Police.
41. Katwa GRPS arrested three persons including TMC councillor Suphal Rajwar in connection with stone pelting on RPF personnel.
42. Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal suspended over alleged mishandling of the RG Kar rape investigation.
43. IPS officer Abhishek Gupta suspended in connection with the RG Kar case.
44. IPS officer Indira Mukherjee suspended over allegations linked to mishandling of investigation procedures and attempts to influence the victim’s family.
45. FIR registered regarding alleged procedural irregularities in the RG Kar investigation.
46. “Vande Mataram” made compulsory in schools.
47. Verification and review ordered for all caste certificates issued since 2011 amid scrutiny over nearly 1.69 crore certificates issued since 2011.
48. Ministry of Railways sanctioned New Jalpaiguri–Siliguri rail line project for West Bengal.
49. Ministry of Railways sanctioned Santragachi–Jaipur rail connectivity project via Kharagpur.
50. Ministry of Railways sanctioned Shalboni–Adra third line rail project spanning approximately 107 kilometres.
51. State government initiated stricter vigilance regarding illegal slaughter involving cows, calves, bulls, bullocks, and buffaloes.
52. Permanent electricity and water disconnection ordered for illegal factories and unauthorized constructions.
53. Government employees instructed to report by 10:15 AM and not leave before 5:15 PM to restore administrative discipline.
54. Public prayers on roads disallowed except during special occasions under new administrative directives.
55. Telecom Rules 2024 implementation initiated in West Bengal to accelerate digital infrastructure and telecom reforms.
56. West Bengal Public Service Commission announced WBCS Executive Examination on 14 June 2026 after a prolonged gap.
57. Government stated that resumption of WBCS examination marks the beginning of transparent, merit-based, and time-bound recruitment.
58. Strong administrative action initiated against politically backed syndicates, illegal networks, corruption, and organized crime across the state.
59. Long-stalled infrastructure projects including the Chingrighata Metro Rail project have finally seen commencement of work after years of delay under the previous government.
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