07/06/2026
Howrah TMC Leader Allegedly Humiliated by Villagers Over Welfare Scheme Bribery Claims
Public anger erupted in West Bengal’s Howrah district after villagers accused a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader of allegedly taking money from residents in exchange for helping them access government welfare scheme benefits.
The incident reportedly took place in Amaradaha village of Howrah district, where villagers alleged that TMC leader Sannyasi Manna demanded money from beneficiaries seeking assistance under various government welfare programs.
According to local residents, the situation escalated when angry villagers allegedly shaved the leader’s head, placed a garland of shoes around his neck, and paraded him through the village as a form of public protest.
Villagers further claimed that several Aadhaar cards and MGNREGA job cards were recovered from Manna’s residence, raising questions about his alleged involvement in handling documents linked to welfare beneficiaries.
A video circulating on social media purportedly shows villagers shaving the leader’s head and forcing him to wear a garland made of shoes. However, the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, and official confirmation regarding the claims remains unavailable.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion online, highlighting concerns over alleged corruption and irregularities in the implementation of welfare schemes at the grassroots level in West Bengal.