West Bengal

West Bengal Government to End Religion-Based Welfare Schemes From June

Monday, May 18, 2026 5:33 pmMonday, May 18, 2026 5:35 pm Pushkarini AnnabathulaGovernment, West Bengal0 comment

New BJP Government Announces Major Policy Shift After Taking Office in Bengal The newly formed West Bengal government led by Suvendu Adhikari has announced that religion-based welfare schemes in the state will be discontinued from June, marking one of the biggest policy decisions taken by the administration since assuming office. The decision was taken during the second cabinet meeting of the new government held at Nabanna on Monday. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Women and Child Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said that welfare assistance schemes operated on the basis of religion under the Information…

Post-Poll Violence Triggers Heated Exchange in West Bengal Assembly During Speaker Election Session

Friday, May 15, 2026 3:02 pmFriday, May 15, 2026 5:27 pm Pushkarini Annabathulaelection, West Bengal0 comment

A sharp political confrontation broke out in the West Bengal Assembly on Friday during the eighteenth Assembly session, with leaders from both the ruling party and Opposition engaging in a heated debate over allegations of post-poll violence in the state. The exchange took place during proceedings linked to the election of the new Speaker. While the session initially began on a calm note, tensions rose after Opposition members questioned the state government’s handling of political violence following elections. The discussion once again brought attention to one of Bengal’s most sensitive…