Dilip Ghosh Criticizes TMC Over West Bengal Annapurna Yojana Protests
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh has blamed the Trinamool Congress for fostering a culture of dependency, following widespread protests by women in West Bengal. The protesters claim they have not received the promised Rs 3,000 monthly assistance under the BJP government's Annapurna Yojana scheme. Ghosh argued that the public has developed a habit of expecting government charity due to the previous administration's Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. Meanwhile, Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul faced confrontations from protesters in Paschim Medinipur and requested patience while the government processes 2 crore pending applications. Tensions remain high across the state, with reports of railway blockades and protests outside government offices in North 24 Parganas.
Why it matters
The protests and the government's response signal rising public dissatisfaction over the implementation of the Annapurna Yojana, potentially complicating the BJP's administrative challenges in West Bengal.
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