Kolkata, June 22 -- BJP MLA Subrata Thakur on Monday welcomed the West Bengal Budget, saying that this is the first time that all the regions from Darjeeling to the seacoast have received due attention and funding.

Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "It was a great budget, and I thank our CM and Finance Minister. For the first time, all regions from Darjeeling to the seacoast have received due attention and funding. Over 50% allocation was given for North Bengal."

Earlier in the day, State Finance Minister, Swapan Dasgupta, presented the budget for the first-ever BJP government in the state, with a net allocation of Rs 4,38,775.29 crore (Net) for the financial year 2026-2027.

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