POLICE WILL HAND OVER INFILTRATORS TO BSF FOR DEPORTATION: WB CM

New Delhi, May 27, 2026 : West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced that state police would hand over “infiltrators” to the Border Security Force (BSF) for deportation.

Speaking at an administrative coordination meeting in Kalyani attended by representatives from Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts, Adhikari also announced that the state’s grievance platform “Mukhyamantri Ke Bolo” would be renamed “Apnar Sarkar Ke Bolun” from next week, along with a change in its helpline number.

“The police will hand over infiltrators to the BSF and the BSF will deport them,” Adhikari said.

He added that no liquor shops would be permitted within one kilometre of schools and colleges, and no new licences would be issued for such locations.

The chief minister also said the West Bengal government would sign an agreement with the Union government on June 8 in New Delhi for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state.

Adhikari said the state government had initiated a series of administrative coordination meetings across districts to strengthen cooperation between elected representatives and the administration.

“We are mainly focusing on ensuring coordination between elected MLAs and the government within a short period of time. This is a new system aimed at ensuring good governance,” he said.

He announced that similar meetings would be held in Malda for Malda and Murshidabad districts, and in Kolaghat for Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram and Howrah districts.

According to Adhikari, all MLAs and MPs, irrespective of party affiliation, would be invited to the meetings. He said opposition legislators had also participated in the Kalyani meeting and shared suggestions related to governance and the role of public representatives.

“We will invite everyone. Today, we also invited the TMC MP from Barasat. Many opposition MLAs also participated in the meeting and shared their thoughts and suggestions,” he said.

The chief minister further said the state government would participate in national programmes announced by the Union government, including World Environment Day on June 5 and International Yoga Day on June 21.

Adhikari also announced that the AYUSH Department would be separated from the Health Department and that a dedicated structure for AYUSH services would be created in the state.

He said both Ayushman Bharat and the Annapurna Yojana scheme would soon be launched in West Bengal.

“In today’s meeting, we focused especially on coordination, the health sector, pre-monsoon work, conversion of the Swasthya Sathi scheme into Ayushman Bharat, and conversion of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme into Annapurna Yojana,” he said.

Adhikari added that a form for Annapurna Yojana would be released from the state secretariat on Wednesday evening along with Minister Agnimitra Paul.

“Only Indians will receive benefits under the Annapurna Yojana,” he said.

The chief minister also announced that Machh Bhaat, a fish-and-rice meal, would be made available for Rs 5 twice a week at around 400 Maa Canteens across the state.

He further announced free travel for women in government buses and said several Union ministers would visit West Bengal in the coming weeks.

“The Union Urban Development and Power Minister will visit on May 30, the Union Shipping Minister on June 4, and the Union Railway Minister on June 6,” Adhikari said.