Raiganj, Oct. 25 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to visit Raiganj in North Dinajpur district on October 29, where he will hold an administrative meeting with district officials at the Karnajora auditorium and participate in a public distribution programme.
According to sources, the Chief Minister will review development activities in the district and provide necessary guidelines to administrative officials to accelerate the implementation of various government projects. After the administrative meeting, he is expected to distribute benefits under different welfare schemes among beneficiaries and then address a public meeting.
The proposed visit has generated considerable enthusiasm among BJP leaders and workers in North Dinajpur. Party members are preparing for the public meeting.
Nimai Kabiraj, president of the North Dinajpur BJP committee, said: "This will be the first time our Chief Minister is attending an administrative meeting at Karnajora since the change of power in the state. He will distribute benefits under various state and Central government schemes, including the Annapurna scheme, free public transport for women, Bharasa Karmasuchi, 100-day work programme and Awas Yojana, among others. More than 50,000 beneficiaries are expected to receive benefits on that day."
Kabiraj added that the party expected the Chief Minister to announce new initiatives for improving healthcare facilities and generating employment in the district. He said BJP workers were eager to hear the Chief Minister's address and claimed that more than 1.5 lakh people were likely to attend the public meeting.
The police have begun preparations to ensure adequate security during the Chief Minister's visit. S Kuldeep Suresh, Superintendent of Police of Raiganj Police District, said: "The police are making arrangements to ensure adequate security in view of the Chief Minister's visit."
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