West Bengal’s finance minister Swapan Dasgupta presents the state’s first budget for 2026–27, including an allocation for the Minority Affairs Department. According to NDTV, the proposed funding is Rs 2,165.42 crore. The reports frame this as a cut in funds for the department, though the available information here does not specify the previous year’s allocation or the exact amount of reduction. The budget proposal is presented as part of the wider fiscal plan for the 2026–27 financial year, with the Minority Affairs Department’s allocation set at Rs 2,165.42 crore under the new budget. The sources provided do not include further details such as program-wise breakdowns, projected spending categories, or statements from other parties. Based on the information available, the key point is the proposed figure for 2026–27 and that the department’s funding is reduced in the first Bengal budget.