The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-22
Annapurna Bhandar protests reach the doorsteps of BJP leaders in West Bengal
Scheme payout doubled, but 70 lakh fewer beneficiaries; women block roads, rail tracks, demonstrate outside BDOs; TMC accuses government of making false promises; CM says protests are politically orchestrated by the Opposition Protests in West Bengal over Annapurna Bhandar scheme highlight women's grievances against BJP's broken promises and benefit reductions. Annapurna Bhandar protests reach the doorsteps of BJP leaders in West Bengal
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