A Supreme Court bombshell on February 5 has vindicated West Bengal’s state employees in their Dearness Allowance crusade, drawing jubilant praise from BJP as a defining ‘historic victory.’ Leaders seized the moment to indict CM Mamata Banerjee’s handling of the contentious issue.
The verdict mandates DA release per judicial timelines, capping years of contention. Sukanta Majumdar, BJP’s Union Minister and local MP, lit up X with accolades. ‘Unyielding resolve delivers court-backed dues,’ he wrote, spotlighting employee tenacity against systemic hurdles.
Majumdar unleashed on the administration: prolonged rights deprivation, lavish legal spends from public purse, police excesses on rallies, and smear campaigns. ‘Oppression couldn’t dim their principled pursuit,’ he said, elevating the win to emblematic justice.
Quoting the apex court, he reiterated DA’s status as non-negotiable right. Congratulations flowed for their uncompromising defense.
Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition, called it validation of fundamentals. ‘Mamata’s ‘no right’ claim crumbles; SC affirms legality,’ he retorted. He mapped the fiscal folly—wasted crores across legal tiers to thwart payments despite lower court nods.
Braving batons, workers leaned on legal faith. Adhikari’s post lauded the mass effort, blessing nationalists among them. This ruling not only unlocks arrears but spotlights governance accountability, potentially galvanizing opposition in employee-heavy electorates.