Why Bengal’s DA Was So Far Behind Central Rates: The Fiscal Stress, Deferred Hikes Explained
Last Updated:June 22, 2026, 5:20 PM IST Bengal announces 20% DA hike: Experts call the rates a product of severe institutional debt, heavy spending on social welfare programs, and delays in adopting newer Pay Commissions West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. (PTI/File) Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday announced an unprecedented 20% DA hike for serving…