West Bengal's new government has decided to observe August 16 as 'Ayushman Divas' instead of continuing the previous administration's 'Khela Hobey Divas'.
West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari has announced that the state will observe August 16 as 'Ayushman Divas' to honour the central government's public health insurance scheme.
This move replaces the former ruling party's 'Khela Hobey Divas' celebration. August 16 will also mark 100 days since the Adhikari-led BJP government assumed office following its decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The government stated that details about the programme will be shared soon.
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