West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that her government will provide a financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of 39 people who, she claimed, have died in the state due to “SIR-induced panic”, including cases of suicide.
Thirteen others who fell ill during the SIR exercise including three booth-level officers (BLOs) allegedly burdened by “excessive workload” would also be given Rs 1 lakh each, she said.
The chief minister, citing government assessments, said the rollout of SIR on November 4 has triggered widespread fear and distress among sections of the public.
“Till now, 39 ordinary citizens, including four BLOs, have died due to the SIR panic, including suicides. Their families will be provided financial assistance,” she said after a review of the state’s 14-year development record at the state secretariat Nabanna.
Banerjee added that 13 others were currently under treatment after collapsing or falling critically ill during …West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that her government will provide a financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of 39 people who, she claimed, have died in the state due to “SIR-induced panic”, including cases of suicide.
Thirteen others who fell ill during the SIR exercise including three booth-level officers (BLOs) allegedly burdened by “excessive workload” would also be given Rs 1 lakh each, she said.
The chief minister, citing government assessments, said the rollout of SIR on November 4 has triggered widespread fear and distress among sections of the public.
“Till now, 39 ordinary citizens, including four BLOs, have died due to the SIR panic, including suicides. Their families will be provided financial assistance,” she said after a review of the state’s 14-year development record at the state secretariat Nabanna.
Banerjee added that 13 others were currently under treatment after collapsing or falling critically ill during … Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
