Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 29 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Friday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the BJP is conducting a conspiracy within the recently proposed ‘Annapurna Yojna’ scheme by releasing a 12-page-long form, which will be difficult for the poor people to fill.
He alleged that the BJP was attempting to limit the beneficiaries by releasing a critically long form.
“They want to lessen the number of beneficiaries of the scheme. Slum dwellers and poor people can’t fill out a 12-page form. This is a conspiracy,” he said.
Earlier on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari released forms for the proposed Annapurna Scheme under which the women would receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 each.
Addressing a press conference, CM Adhikari expressed concern that about 30 lakh people, who have neither applied under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) nor approached the tribunal, are receiving benefits of financial assistance provided by the state government, which is meant only for Indian citizens.
BJP had promised a monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to women, with an objective to ensure their economic independence.
Adhikari said, “In the BJP’s Sankalp Patra, we had pledged that, immediately upon forming the government, we would launch the Annapurna Scheme. Under this initiative, eligible beneficiaries, specifically women, would receive direct financial assistance of Rs 3,000 each. Approximately 30 lakh people have neither applied under the CAA nor approached the tribunal; these individuals are currently receiving funds. This scheme is intended for those residing in India. However, those who have applied under the CAA, or those who have filed an appeal with the tribunal following adjudication, are an exception. We are launching a form today through our Department of Women and Child Development.”
He added that the application form will collect the details of the applicants and their families. According to Adhikari, the application form is aimed at a “clean and accurate” list of beneficiaries. (ANI)