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Protests Erupt in Howrah and Jalpaiguri Over Annapurna Yojana Payments

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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Protests began in Howrah and Jalpaiguri on September 1, 2026, concerning the Annapurna Yojana payments. The West Bengal government claimed that the Rs 3,000-a-month payments had been successfully transferred to 1.58 crore beneficiaries as of a September 17 announcement. However, demonstrators stated that their applications had been pending for months and had not resulted in direct bank transfers.

From moneycontrol.com

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The unrest highlights issues regarding the execution of the state welfare scheme. The protests are occurring ahead of the October 6 Assembly by-elections. The situation places political pressure on the Chief Minister regarding the administration of the state's social programs.

From moneycontrol.com

Who's involved

  • AnnapurnaThe subject of the protests regarding the Annapurna Yojana payments.
  • HowrahCity where protests regarding the payment failures took place.
  • JalpaiguriCity where protests regarding the payment failures took place.
  • West BengalThe state government responsible for the Annapurna Yojana scheme.
  • Suvendu AdhikariChief Minister of West Bengal facing political pressure over the scheme's execution.

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