With Modi's Party in Power, Women in India's West Bengal Can Ride Buses for Free
After a victory in the West Bengal election, Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch social welfare policies as promised, including free public bus rides for women starting June 1st, aiming to solidify voter support.
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 08:43
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Li Chin-wei, New Delhi, 12th) - After a major victory in the West Bengal elections, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully taken power and will launch a series of social welfare measures starting June 1st, including allowing women to ride buses for free.
The BJP won 206 out of 294 seats in the West Bengal legislative assembly, easily securing a majority and ending the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee and her All India Trinamool Congress.
As a woman, Banerjee had introduced many social welfare policies for women during her tenure and actively promoted women in politics. In response, the BJP also proposed numerous policies targeting women's welfare as part of its campaign platform in this election.
After winning the election, the BJP has not only confirmed that all existing social welfare programs will not be terminated but will also fulfill its campaign promises starting June 1st. One of these is the official implementation of the central government's flagship healthcare plan in West Bengal. This plan is one of the Modi government's largest healthcare policies, providing medical insurance to eligible families.
India Today reported that the BJP also announced that from June 1st, women in West Bengal can ride government-operated buses for free. This will benefit hundreds of thousands of women, including female students and working women who rely on public transport for their daily commute.
In addition, the biggest promise the BJP made to women during the election will also be fulfilled. The monthly subsidy for eligible women will be increased from the current 1500 rupees (approx. NT$493) to 3000 rupees (approx. NT$987) starting June 1st. The specific operational details are still being formulated, but its implementation is confirmed.
This series of measures is the first wave of social welfare policies introduced by the new government in West Bengal. Different social welfare plans will be implemented successively in the future. While promoting new policies, the new government has repeatedly assured that existing related programs will not be affected. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150512
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Li Chin-wei, New Delhi, 12th) - After a major victory in the West Bengal elections, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully taken power and will launch a series of social welfare measures starting June 1st, including allowing women to ride buses for free.
The BJP won 206 out of 294 seats in the West Bengal legislative assembly, easily securing a majority and ending the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee and her All India Trinamool Congress.
As a woman, Banerjee had introduced many social welfare policies for women during her tenure and actively promoted women in politics. In response, the BJP also proposed numerous policies targeting women's welfare as part of its campaign platform in this election.
After winning the election, the BJP has not only confirmed that all existing social welfare programs will not be terminated but will also fulfill its campaign promises starting June 1st. One of these is the official implementation of the central government's flagship healthcare plan in West Bengal. This plan is one of the Modi government's largest healthcare policies, providing medical insurance to eligible families.
India Today reported that the BJP also announced that from June 1st, women in West Bengal can ride government-operated buses for free. This will benefit hundreds of thousands of women, including female students and working women who rely on public transport for their daily commute.
In addition, the biggest promise the BJP made to women during the election will also be fulfilled. The monthly subsidy for eligible women will be increased from the current 1500 rupees (approx. NT$493) to 3000 rupees (approx. NT$987) starting June 1st. The specific operational details are still being formulated, but its implementation is confirmed.
This series of measures is the first wave of social welfare policies introduced by the new government in West Bengal. Different social welfare plans will be implemented successively in the future. While promoting new policies, the new government has repeatedly assured that existing related programs will not be affected. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150512
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