<h1>West Bengal Appropriation Bill passed after debate; opposition pressed for DA clarity, social welfare, jobs, and fiscal transparency.</h1> The West Bengal Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2026 was tabled and enacted after debate in which the opposition demanded increased MLA development funds, pension revision for former legislators, DA clarity for government employees, inclusion of persons with disabilities in budget provisions, transparent development and job-creation statistics, written responses to questions, and measures to reduce state debt; implementation gaps in the Ghatal Master Plan and the impact of the Yuva Sathi allowance were also criticised, and the finance minister noted blocked central dues exceeding one lakh crore rupees.