Suvendu Adhikari Slams Laxmi Bhandar Hike: '500 Rupees is Nothing These Days'

• Suvendu Adhikari criticized the state budget's increase of Rs 500 for the Laxmi Bhandar scheme, calling it a 'deception' and an 'election manifesto'.
• The interim budget, presented by Chandrima Bhattacharya, announced that 2.42 crore women would benefit from the enhanced Laxmi Bhandar scheme, effective from the current month.
• Adhikari alleged that the budget lacked job prospects for youth, showed no compassion, and had no increased allocation for tribals and scheduled castes.
• He also pointed out the absence of announcements regarding women's safety, the new assembly building, and development for areas like Ghatal.
• Adhikari asserted that the Rs 500 increase was insignificant, stating, 'Increasing by 500 rupees does nothing now. You've made a mockery today.'