By However, Adhikari did not clarify whether the proposed monthly assistance would be limited to eligible families in Nandigram or extended to economically weaker households across West Bengal. He also did not outline a specific scheme, explain how the proposed amount would be calculated or provide a timeline for implementation.
Adhikari Emphasises Support for Economically Weaker Families
Addressing people during the Durga Puja pandal inaugurations, the chief minister said the government had a responsibility to identify families facing genuine financial hardship and ensure they benefited from welfare programmes.
He stressed that public assistance should reach those who need it most, arguing that different government schemes should be used to provide meaningful financial support.
Adhikari’s remarks pointed towards a monthly assistance amount of ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 for eligible families. However, without further details on eligibility, funding or the schemes involved, it remains unclear how the proposed support would work in practice.
The announcement has raised questions about the potential reach of the proposal, particularly whether it represents a broader state-level welfare commitment or an assurance directed at people in the Nandigram area.
Chief Minister Speaks About His Political Connect With Nandigram
During his address, Adhikari also spoke about his political connections with Nandigram and Bhabanipur in South Kolkata. He said he would continue representing Bhabanipur as its MLA for as long as its residents wanted him to do so, while describing his relationship with Nandigram as a lifelong one as a voter.
Nandigram has remained an important part of Adhikari’s political journey, and his comments reflected his continuing personal and political association with the constituency.
He also claimed that during the 2021 and 2026 elections, he had been unable to visit minority-dominated areas of Nandigram. According to Adhikari, the reception he is now receiving in those areas, including welcomes marked by showers of flowers, demonstrates what he described as a real change.
Welfare Support and Political Outreach in Focus
Adhikari’s remarks brought together two themes: the need to provide financial assistance to vulnerable households and his account of changing public engagement in Nandigram.
For now, the proposed monthly assistance remains short on implementation details. The geographical scope of the support, the eligibility criteria and the mechanism for delivering the money have not been specified. Further clarification from the state government would be needed to establish whether the proposal will become a formal welfare measure and which families could benefit.
