The new Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled West Bengal Government plans to conduct a “Janatar Darbar (People’s Court)” twice a week, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will personally address public grievances. An insider from the state secretariat mentioned that although an official notification is pending, the Chief Minister’s Office has agreed in principle to initiate the “Janatar Darbar.”
During the sessions, the Chief Minister will be accompanied by senior bureaucrats, and the program is expected to run for two hours on each scheduled day. The groundwork for this initiative has already commenced at the administrative level, with detailed arrangements being finalized. The aim is to provide a direct platform for citizens to voice their concerns to the Chief Minister.
The state secretariat insider emphasized the importance of the Chief Minister being informed firsthand about public grievances, as this direct feedback can supplement the information received through the regular administrative channels. The “Janatar Darbar” is envisioned as a means for the Chief Minister to gain direct insights into public concerns and feedback.
Despite the existing security protocols that often hinder direct communication with the Chief Minister, the initiative aims to bridge this gap by enabling citizens to interact directly with the Chief Minister. The concept of “Janatar Darbar” is designed to facilitate a more direct and accessible channel for citizens to communicate their issues and seek redressal.
