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BJP’s Annapurna Yojana delays pile pressure on Bengal government
Payments under the Annapurna Yojana, a flagship BJP promise of Rs 3,000 a month for eligible women in West Bengal, will begin only on 17 August and just for those who applied…
The Story in Brief
Payments under the Annapurna Yojana, a flagship BJP promise of Rs 3,000 a month for eligible women in West Bengal, will begin only on 17 August and just for those who applied by 10 July with error-free documents, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced. Thousands of women say they have not received any money despite applying, and many were rejected over alleged discrepancies. Adhikari accused social media users of spreading misinformation and warned of legal action.
The delay has revived scrutiny of other unfulfilled BJP pledges, including Rs 400 LPG cylinders, 200 units of free electricity, and resolution of the DA issue for state employees. The government also withdrew free bus travel for women from 1 August and has not implemented the 7th Pay Commission. Opposition parties and civil society groups demand greater transparency and a quicker verification process.
The Indian Opinion
The BJP blames administrative delays for the Annapurna mess, while the TMC calls it a broken promise. Both sides are deflecting. A welfare scheme of this scale needed robust back-end preparation, not just a campaign slogan. The government must publish a clear timeline and reasons for rejections. The real test: how many women actually receive payments by the end of August, and whether the verification process gets a reset to fix obvious glitches.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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