Supreme Court's DA Verdict: A Blow to Mamata Banerjee

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government to pay dearness allowance to its state employees, calling it a legally-enforceable right. The BJP celebrates the ruling as a major victory against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, highlighting the state government's continued apathy towards its workforce.

The Supreme Court has issued a directive mandating the West Bengal government to disburse dearness allowance to its state employees, a decision considered a legally-enforceable right. This ruling, impacting nearly 20 lakh government employees, has been hailed by the BJP as a significant victory.

A key player in this legal triumph, BJP co-incharge for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, expressed that the apex court's order casts light on the state government's chronic disregard for its workers. He emphasized the ruling as a monumental gain for justice and accountability.

Despite clear instructions, the Mamata Banerjee administration had been reluctant in settling the DA dues, a move criticized by the BJP. Malviya stated that the court's decision reinforces the party's unwavering support for the state employees' rights to fairness and dignity.

(With inputs from agencies.)