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Bengal CM announces jobs for families of 315 post-poll violence victims

Kolkata, June 7 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced that a member from each of the families of BJP workers allegedly killed in post-poll violence following the 2021 Assembly elections would be provided government jobs this month, along with a one-time financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Addressing a gathering at the Convention Centre in New Town, Adhikari said appointment letters would be handed over to members of 315 bereaved families in June, fulfilling a commitment he had made before and after assuming office.
“Families of those who lost their lives in political violence after the 2021 Assembly elections have waited for justice for years. This government stands by its promise. One eligible member from each affected family will receive a government job, and financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh will also be provided,” the Chief Minister said.
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