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West Bengal's new Annapurna Yojana, launched by CM Suvendu Adhikari, will provide Rs. 3,000 monthly to eligible women. Beneficiaries will receive direct bank transfers starting June 1. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar recipients will be automatically enrolled, with a 90-day drive for new applicants.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claimed approximately 30 lakh beneficiaries of the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme are ineligible, citing permanent deletion from voter lists or non-Indian status. He announced the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, offering Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women, and introduced a new application form for it.

Nearly 30 lakh Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries may be ineligible for the new Annapurna Yojana, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari citing deceased, bogus, or removed voters. The new scheme offers Rs 3,000, doubling the previous dole. A verification drive is underway, with existing beneficiaries continuing support during the transition.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Women are flocking to banks and post offices to link their Aadhaar and mobile numbers for the state's new Annapurna Yojana, set to launch on June 1. This scheme will directly credit Rs 3,000 monthly to Aadhaar-linked accounts, migrating existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries. New applicants can apply online from June 1.

Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court for 15 days' interim bail, from May 22 to June 5, to attend his uncle's Chehlum ceremony and care for his mother undergoing surgery. A trial court had previously denied his request, deeming it not necessary. Khalid argues the trial court's assessment was incorrect.

Akhil Gogoi, leader of Raijor Dal, has made headlines as the standout opposition figure following Assam's assembly elections, successfully holding onto his Sibsagar seat. This victory stands out, particularly in light of his previous experiences with arrest under the UAPA.

The Supreme Court has ruled that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.

PM Modi also offered prayers at Thakurbari, the main temple of the Matua Mahasangha at Thakurnagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district before his poll rally in the area. His visit to the headquarters of the community, housing the shrines of the sect's founders Hari Chand and Guru Chand Thakur, is seen as an outreach to Matua voters who influence at least 34 assembly seats directly and another two dozen along the Bangladesh border.

Electoral analysts estimate that Matua voters influence outcomes in 60 to 65 assembly seats. In the second phase alone, they are a key factor in 21 constituencies. In tightly contested elections, this scale of influence gives the community leverage that political parties cannot ignore. This is evident in recent electoral trends.