West Bengal Notifies Jobs for Families of Political Violence Victims

The West Bengal government has issued a notification offering Group D government jobs to one family member of individuals killed in political violence since 2001. Announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the scheme serves as a one-time exception to standard recruitment procedures for families impacted over the past 25 years.

Eligibility requires the family's monthly income to be below ₹50,000, with applicants submitting FIRs, death certificates, and relationship verification. A screening committee led by District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police will evaluate claims. This policy applies to spouses, children, or third-gender dependents of victims, regardless of the political administration in power during the incident.

Editor's note: The brief accurately reflects the notification details and eligibility criteria mentioned in the source.