With the announcement of the high-voltage elections in these four states and one Union Territory, the model code of conduct will come into force, meaning that no political party can now make any announcement to woo voters.

The West Bengal CM said, “the employees will start receiving their ROPA 2009 DA” arrears from March 2026 onwards, as per the modalities detailed out in the notifications issued by the Finance Department.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), at the same time, the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) will be developed in the future as NIMHANS-2, a major national centre for mental health and neurosciences.