173 male names detected in 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme beneficiary list in Nadia

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173 male names detected in 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme beneficiary list in Nadia

Nadia district administration is investigating the inclusion of 173 male names in the women-exclusive Lakshmir Bhandar scheme's beneficiary list in Dhubulia. Officials have removed the names and are probing the alleged fraud and financial irregularities, with the state government directing a detailed inquiry.