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- A large group of women gathered at the Asansol sub-divisional office to protest the non-receipt of financial benefits under the Annapurna scheme.
- Protesters claimed that despite applying four months ago, they have not received any funds while some other individuals are receiving benefits.
- The demonstrators also alleged that they were denied entry into the government office to voice their grievances.
- The agitation led to a road blockade which was later cleared following police intervention.
What to watch next
- Verification of pending applications by the local administration
- Action on disbursement of Annapurna scheme funds to eligible applicants
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Named India · Asansol · Mamata Banerjee · Narendra Modi · Savitri Pandey
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