Huge Queue at Barasat Post Office, Minister Ashok Kirtania Steps In
IIE DIGITAL DESK : Barasat, May 25: Monday at the Barasat Post Office due to Aadhaar and bank account linking work related to the Annapurna Bhandar scheme. The situation led to public inconvenience as a large number of people gathered for the verification process.
Ashok Kirtania, the state Food Minister, rushed to the spot after noticing the long queues. He interacted with the Superintendent of the post office and took stock of the situation on the ground.
The minister directed officials to ensure that citizens do not face unnecessary harassment while completing Aadhaar-bank account linking formalities. He emphasized that public inconvenience must be minimized and administrative processes should be made smoother for beneficiaries of government welfare schemes.
The minister was initially in Barasat for work related to CAA-linked administrative issues when he noticed the heavy crowd at the post office. Seeing the large rush for Aadhaar linking under the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, he immediately intervened and visited the post office.
The post office, he discussed the situation with the Superintendent and instructed that necessary steps be taken to streamline the process. He reiterated that people should not be forced to endure long waiting hours or procedural difficulties while accessing essential government services.
The incident highlights the growing rush at public service centers in Barasat, especially for documentation and welfare-related verification work.
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