Notably, while releasing the Annapurna Yojana forms on Wednesday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari brought to light several explosive revelations. The Chief Minister presented concrete evidence demonstrating that, during the Trinamool regime, numerous men had been receiving the ₹1,500 stipend intended for women under the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. This revelation has created a massive stir within the political sphere. Agnimitra remarked, "Until now, men from minority communities and 'outsiders' were receiving funds from Lakshmir Bhandar. This scheme is funded by the taxes paid by the common people. We want to ensure that the benefits of this scheme reach those who truly deserve them. That is our sole objective. Should those who pay taxes also be entitled to receive benefits from this scheme? I leave that for you to ponder! The previous government prevented people from accessing the benefits of Central Government schemes; we, however, will ensure that all such benefits are delivered."
On June 3rd, the scheme's benefits will be officially disbursed to five or six beneficiaries directly from Nabanna (the State Secretariat). Agnimitra stated that this event will mark the official launch of the initiative. But the question remains: why does the form require such an overwhelming volume of information? Agnimitra states, "For the time being, we are focusing on the income tax aspect, while we intend to review the remaining data for future reference. We aim to examine all the data comprehensively at once. I urge our mothers and sisters not to provide false information; doing so could lead to your identification. This is because the verification process will be conducted based precisely on this information. Our objective is to ensure that our underprivileged mothers and sisters receive these funds. Anyone who does not file income tax returns will certainly receive the money. We will specifically verify the credentials of the individual making the application."