{
  "id": 3058604,
  "title": "Suvendu Adhikari Says CAA Hearing Nears End, Mamata Targets Annapurna Scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/suvendu-adhikari-says-caa-hearing-nears-end-mamata-targets-annapurna",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:29:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/suvendu-adhikari-says-caa-hearing-nears-end-mamata-targets-annapurna-scheme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) hearing in West Bengal is nearing completion. As of now, the state has granted certificates to 23,000 out of the 2.30 lakh applicants. Authorities have been instructed to proceed with the necessary directives. Adhikari also highlighted the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, noting that Governor RN Ravi has approved the arrest of those assaulting police and damaging public property.\n\nIn a separate matter, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP's 'Annapurna Yojana' in a video message, arguing that not all eligible women in the state are receiving the benefits. She reminded her audience that the BJP had promised universal inclusion before coming to power, but now, despite specific criteria, eligible individuals are still being excluded. Banerjee urged citizens to gather information on those who are not benefiting from the scheme and suggested she would refrain from retirement from politics until the BJP loses power.\n\nAdhikari refuted Banerjee's claims, stating that nearly 1.5 crore women in West Bengal are receiving the 'Annapurna Yojana' benefits. He pointed out that 19.2 lakh Muslim women are among the beneficiaries. Adhikari warned Mamata against making inflammatory statements, mentioning a previous remark that suggested a particular community might be marginalized under her leadership. He highlighted the state's achievements under his rule, emphasizing that the people voted the party into power not just for financial aid but also for broader developmental initiatives.",
  "summary": "Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that the hearing of the CAA will end soon. CAA hearing update “Out of 2.30 lakh applicants, the state has already issued certificates for 23,000 people. Necessary directives have been given to the authorities,” said Adhikari. Referring to the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, Adhikari mentioned that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}