A significant controversy has surfaced in Durgapur regarding an application form for the Annapurna scheme. The core of the issue involves Sapna Yadav, the wife of Dharmendra Yadav, who previously served as a member of the Durgapur Municipal Corporation's mayor-in-council and as vice-chairman of the board of administrators for the Trinamool Congress. Concerns were raised after the application document indicated a total family annual income of just 60,000 rupees. This revelation has ignited a fierce debate within local political circles regarding the integrity of the information provided for state welfare benefits.
Questions regarding the former leader's background
Dharmendra Yadav was once considered among the most influential figures within the Trinamool Congress in the region. Beyond his tenure as a councillor for ward number 13 in the Durgapur Municipal Corporation, he ascended to positions such as mayor-in-council member, administrator, and vice-chairman. Given this history of holding significant administrative responsibilities, the claim that his family's annual earnings are as low as 60,000 rupees has prompted many to question the veracity of the filing. Critics suggest that such a financial declaration is inconsistent with the profile of a person who has occupied high-ranking municipal posts.
BJP demands an impartial inquiry
The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly reacted to the situation. Laxman Ghadui, the BJP MLA for Durgapur West, stated that while the government aims to provide benefits to all eligible citizens regardless of political affiliation, the claim made by the family of a formerly powerful representative warrants a thorough investigation. He has urged the administration to conduct an unbiased inquiry into the entire matter to determine if the reported income figures are genuine or an attempt to manipulate the system for ineligible gains.
Defense against the allegations
In response to the growing backlash, Dharmendra Yadav has dismissed all accusations leveled against him and his family. He clarified his current financial standing by asserting that he is presently unemployed and has no source of income. Yadav characterized the allegations as entirely baseless and without merit. At this stage, the administration has not issued an official response regarding the authenticity of the application or the income claims, leaving the matter pending as a point of contention.
