India, April 17 -- By Ajit Jha

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) [India], April 17 (ANI): While the national housing mission promises a concrete roof for every poor family, a starkly different reality persists in the slums of West Bengal.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the construction of houses for the poor has accelerated across the country. However, in parts of Bengal, political conflict and alleged local-level corruption have prevented many eligible families from receiving these benefits.

In the Medinipur Assembly constituency, a toxic mix of legal hurdles, alleged political nepotism, and deep-seated fear has left thousands of eligible residents living in squalor.

For nearly 35 years, families in Medinipur have resided...