PM Modi Promises 7th Pay Commission for West Bengal Employees if BJP Forms Government

7th Pay Commission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday placed the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission at the centre of his promises to voters in West Bengal, saying government employees in the state would receive revised salaries and benefits if the Bharatiya Janata Party forms the next government.

Speaking at a rally in Haldia, Modi unveiled six key guarantees for the state while strongly criticising the ruling Trinamool Congress government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Among the promises, the Prime Minister highlighted the long-standing demand of state government employees for the 7th Pay Commission, calling its implementation part of "Modi's guarantee".

Modi told the gathering that a BJP administration in West Bengal would ensure fair salaries and financial security for government staff by bringing their pay structure in line with central government standards. He said the move would recognise the contribution of employees who have been demanding pay parity for years.

The Prime Minister linked the promise to broader governance reforms, stating that a BJP government would function strictly within constitutional limits while ensuring transparency and accountability. "Everyone will receive their rightful due, and this is Modi's guarantee," he said, emphasising that employees and citizens alike would benefit from fair governance.

Along with the pay commission pledge, Modi accused the current state government of mismanaging the economy and slowing development over the past decade and a half. He reiterated the BJP's call for a "double-engine government", arguing that coordination between the Centre and the state would accelerate development and improve opportunities for residents.

Modi also alleged corruption within the state administration and promised investigations into scams if the BJP comes to power. According to him, a new government would focus on restoring law and order, creating jobs for local youth, and removing infiltrators from the state.

The Prime Minister further criticised the government's handling of sectors such as fisheries, claiming that West Bengal had not fully benefited from central schemes like the PM Matsya Yojana. He argued that proper implementation of national programmes could have boosted fish production and strengthened livelihoods in the state.

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the upcoming elections, Modi is expected to address several rallies across North Bengal before the first phase of polling on April 23, with the BJP hoping that promises such as the 7th Pay Commission for employees will resonate with voters.