West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Announces Pension for Emergency Detainees
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for 325 individuals who were imprisoned for protesting during the 1975 Emergency. During a ceremony at the state secretariat, Adhikari also declared additional benefits for these individuals, including free bus travel and medical assistance at government hospitals. The initiative, titled Paschimbanga Loktantra Senani Samman, honours those identified as having defended democracy during the period of Emergency.
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What Happened
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for 325 people who were jailed for participating in protests during the 1975 Emergency. The announcement was made during a programme at the state secretariat where the Chief Minister honoured the detainees, referred to as Loktantra Senanis, with copper medals. In addition to the pension, the state government will provide free bus travel and medical support in government hospitals to the identified individuals. If a beneficiary is deceased, the benefits will be extended to their spouse.
Adhikari stated that the current state government is built upon the ideals of those who endured hardships to protect democracy. The initiative follows the identification of 325 eligible individuals by the state. The announcement aligns with broader political discourse regarding the Emergency, which the central government observes as Samvidhan Hatya Divas. The event also featured remarks on the contributions of historical figures and the importance of preserving nationalistic values.
Key Facts
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for Emergency detainees.
- The state government has identified 325 individuals eligible for the Paschimbanga Loktantra Senani Samman.
- Beneficiaries are entitled to free bus travel and medical assistance at government hospitals.
- Benefits will be transferred to the spouse if the original beneficiary is deceased.
- The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the West Bengal state secretariat.
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