BJP has inducted tribal leader Kshudiram Tudu into its first West Bengal cabinet, backing a political strategy focused on community representation. Tudu, from Bankura, represents Ranibandh, a tribal-dominated seat, and his rise from Jangalmahal’s leadership underscores BJP’s push to deepen influence in regions like Jangalmahal.
A probe in Keonjhar, Odisha, has been launched after a tribal man was allegedly forced to carry his deceased sister’s skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death and access her savings. The incident has triggered public outrage and exposed serious lapses in empathy and procedure by bank staff, according to investigators.
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A tribal man in Keonjhar, Odisha, reportedly carried his sister’s skeleton to a bank to withdraw funds, but was allegedly asked for proof of death. The episode triggered political backlash, with BJD leaders alleging administrative failure. An inquiry has been ordered, and the man later received financial aid and necessary death-related certificates.
A tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district allegedly exhumed his deceased sister’s skeleton after a bank reportedly refused to process her death claim without the account holder present. Jeetu Munda said officials repeatedly asked him to bring her back despite being told she had died. Police intervened, noting he lacked knowledge of nominee or heir procedures and said they would help him access the funds.
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