West Bengal’s Yuva Sathi frenzy turns poll season electric
West Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme is seeing thousands of educated unemployed youth register for a monthly allowance. The initiative, rolled out ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, has sparked debate. Supporters see it as a safety net, while critics call it an election-time dole. The government highlights public trust, while the opposition points to an employment crisis.
West Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme is seeing thousands of educated unemployed youth register for a monthly allowance. The initiative, rolled out ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, has sparked debate. Supporters see it as a safety net, while critics call it an election-time dole. The government highlights public trust, while the opposition points to an employment crisis.
