West Bengal disbursed pending allowances and raised honorariums ahead of 2026 elections, per Supreme Court order.

On March 15, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the disbursement of Dearness Allowance arrears for state employees, pensioners, teachers, and staff from March 2026, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive to pay 25% of pending dues by March 31. She also increased monthly honorariums for purohits and muezzins by ₹500 to ₹2,000 and approved all pending applications. The moves, made just before the Election Commission announced assembly poll dates, are seen as part of a broader strategy ahead of the 2026 elections.