West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations are anticipated after the current festive season concludes. The government also announced a master plan for Howrah, focusing on infrastructure improvements. Financial assistance for Assam flood victims and increased medical allowances for former MLAs were also declared. Service centers named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be established in each constituency.

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Assembly is set to consider changes in the Kolkata and Howrah municipal corporations, bringing the city's civic politics into focus today. The proposed…

West Bengal assembly passes bills to increase Kolkata civic wards from 144 to 209 and Howrah wards from 50 to 68 ahead of municipal elections. | India News