Archive · 12 Nov 2025
BJP Workers Protest Bengal Govt Scheme Cuts, Allege Political Bias
Women who support the BJP party in West Bengal are upset because they are not getting money from a government program called Lakshmir Bhandar.
This program gives monthly cash to women for their households.
The women say they have not received their payments for about three months.
They believe the government is intentionally stopping their money because they are from the BJP.
They went to the local government office to complain and ask for their money back.
The police were there and stopped them from going inside the office, and there was a small fight.
The protesters threatened to protest more if their money isn't given back soon.
Hundreds of women BJP workers protested at the Moyna BDO office in West Bengal, alleging denial of 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme benefits.
Protesters claim they are being deprived of monthly stipends due to their political affiliation with the BJP.
Approximately 12,000 women in Moyna allegedly haven't received the Rs 1,000-Rs 1,200 monthly aid for about three months.
Police reportedly stopped the protesters from entering the BDO office, leading to a scuffle.
The women submitted a deputation and threatened further action if the scheme's benefits are not resumed.
- Who
- Hundreds of women BJP workers and police
- What
- Protesters allege denial of monthly financial aid under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme due to political affiliation and were stopped by police.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Moyna Block Development Office, East Midnapore district, West Bengal
- Why
- To protest the alleged discontinuation of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme benefits for BJP-affiliated women and demand the resumption of payments.
Protesting BJP Women Workers
West Bengal Government/Administration
Access to Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
Protesting BJP Women Workers
Allege they are being denied the monthly stipend under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme due to their affiliation with the BJP.
West Bengal Government/Administration
The article does not explicitly state the government's reasoning for the alleged halt in payments, only that the protesters claim political bias.
Police Action During Protest
Protesting BJP Women Workers
Claim police used force against them and prevented them from entering the BDO office.
West Bengal Government/Administration
The article notes police were deployed and women protesters were stopped, and a scuffle occurred, but doesn't detail the police's perspective on the force used.
- Scheme Name
- Lakshmir Bhandar
- Protest Location
- Moyna Block Development Office (BDO), East Midnapore, West Bengal
- Protesters
- Hundreds of women BJP workers
- Alleged Beneficiaries Denied Aid
- Approximately 12,000 women in Moyna
- Duration of Aid Suspension
- About three months
- Monthly Stipend (General Caste)
- Rs 1,000
- Monthly Stipend (SC/ST)
- Rs 1,200
