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6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279046

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279047

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279049

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279052

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacts at a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279041

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279043

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279054

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13278174

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278176

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278178

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278187

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278193

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278197

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278202

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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#13278172

5 February 2026

A press conference takes place at the end of the Council of Ministers following the approval of the security decree. In the picture is Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi in Rome, Italy, on February 5, 2026.

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