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Bengal Govt to Withdraw Cases Against Kurmis, Promises Language Inclusion & Development
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Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 17:35
Bengal Govt to Withdraw Cases Against Kurmis, Promises Language Inclusion & Development
- •West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced the withdrawal of all cases filed against Kurmis by the previous TMC government during their agitations.
- •Adhikari pledged his government would ensure the inclusion of Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- •Speaking at a Karam festival in Purulia, Adhikari accused the previous administration of dividing the Kurmi community and failing to address their needs.
- •The CM reiterated his government's commitment to promises made to the Kurmi community in their 'Sankalp Patra' before the assembly elections.
- •Adhikari stated that Rs 50 crore has been allocated for Kurmi community development in this year's budget, with plans for future increases, and the Kurmi Development Board will be reactivated.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that all cases slapped against Kurmis by the previous government during their stir will be withdrawn. He also stated that the Kurmi Development Board will be made operational soon and that Rs 50 crore has been allocated for community development in the budget.
The government will ensure the inclusion of both the Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
The announcements were made while the Chief Minister was attending a Karam festival programme held in the Purulia district.
