Purba Medinipur, July 13 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said national and airport security must remain the top priority in the development of the proposed airport, citing its strategic location close to Bangladesh and China.

He also said benefits under the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme would be provided only to eligible beneficiaries in accordance with the prescribed rules, while eligible senior citizens would receive Ayushman Bharat coverage after the age of 70 and others would continue to receive the state's health insurance benefits.

"I did not meet the workers after the assembly elections, that is why I met about 1000 people including MLAs and MPs today. Only those who are eligible will get money in Annapurna Bhandar Sche...