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Mamata Questions Why Women Are Excluded From Annapurna Benefits

Mamata Questions Why Women Are Excluded From Annapurna Benefits
Why are women not receiving money under Annapurna scheme?’: Mamata targets BJP · indianexpress.com

Mamata Banerjee said some women are not receiving money from a new government scheme.

She compared it with the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme run by her party.

She asked why women who previously received support were left out.

Banerjee said some names were removed from welfare lists after the elections.

She claimed this happened without proper checks.

She also spoke about deaths and alleged attacks involving her party workers.

Banerjee accused the administration of using official power against the Opposition.

The article does not include a response from the BJP government.

Key facts

New scheme
Annapurna Bhandar
Earlier scheme
Lakshmir Bhandar
Main allegation
Women who previously received assistance were allegedly denied benefits under Annapurna Bhandar.
Beneficiary records
Banerjee alleged that several beneficiaries were removed from welfare rolls after the Assembly elections.
Survey issue
She said the removals took place without proper surveys.
Other concerns
Banerjee cited recent deaths and alleged attacks on TMC workers.
Political accusation
She accused the state administration of using police and government machinery to suppress the Opposition.

Quotes

Mamata Banerjee

Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo

“Women were continuously receiving financial assistance under our Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, which I ensured even before the elections.”
indianexpress.com

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