BJP leaders former tennis player Leander Paes and boxer Vijender Singh during the launch of BJP’s Yuva Shakti Card, in Kolkata, West Bengal, April 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI In an attempt to woo the youth of West Bengal ahead of Assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday (April 16, 2026) promised job opportunities and better sports facilities for them, if the party is voted to power. The State BJP leadership were joined by sporting icons Leander Paes and Vijender Singh who promised to prevent migration, provide jobs and improve sporting infrastructure in West Bengal. Published – April 16, 2026 09:18 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Coaching for K-SET and UGC-NET examinations Over 2,200 vehicle permanent registrations issued by Vahan