CM tells MLAs to ‘cleanse’ Annapurna list in 10 days
Times of India | 26 July 2026
Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday asked BJP MLAs to “cleanse” the list of Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries in the next 10 days and expressed concern over controversies that have surfaced over the list. An Annapurna Yojana beneficiary receives Rs 3,000 monthly as financial assistance under the social welfare scheme.
The CM’s directions came after MLAs said the opposition had begun stirring controversy over beneficiaries. Adhikari urged lawmakers to not depend solely on officials.
“Lawmakers need to improve public relations. Our party MLAs will have a big role in quickly preparing the list,” a BJP MLA said.