Bengal winter Assembly session to begin on Nov 25, focus on housing and 100-day work proposals

West Bengal's winter assembly session is scheduled to commence on November 25, with significant focus on critical social welfare issues affecting the state's residents. During this session, the West Bengal government plans to introduce a series of proposals that address the central deprivation experienced in the housing scheme. These proposals aim to highlight the state’s proactive role in ensuring access to housing for citizens and counter the central government's perceived shortcomings in implementing these welfare initiatives.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Kolkata, where he urged voters to consider the BJP for governance, promising enhanced accountability in the 100-day work program. He stated that if elected, the BJP would provide transparent financial oversight of the scheme, which is designed to create employment and improve rural livelihoods. His comments come as the political landscape intensifies, with the upcoming session providing a platform for the state government to counter the BJP's claims and showcase its own achievements in social welfare.

Protests have erupted in various districts across West Bengal, with citizens and activists voicing their dissatisfaction regarding the housing scheme. Demonstrators are particularly concerned about the inadequate implementation of the program, which aims to provide affordable housing to marginalized communities. In response to the unrest, the state secretariat, Nabanna, has mandated a thorough re-evaluation of the survey reports associated with the housing scheme. This review is intended to address the issues raised by protesters and ensure that housing policies effectively meet the needs of the population.

The winter assembly session is expected to last between seven to ten days, during which lawmakers will debate these pressing issues and propose legislative measures. Additionally, attention will be directed toward the Aparajita bill, passed in the previous session but still pending approval from the President. This session provides an opportunity for the ruling party to present its initiatives and responses to public grievances while fostering dialogue with the opposition. As the date approaches, all eyes will be on the assembly to see how these pivotal issues are addressed and the implications for the state's governance moving forward.