West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Sandeshkhali on December 30 for a public distribution program amidst earlier protests over sexual harassment accusations against local TMC leaders. The visit will focus on state-run schemes like 'Lakshmir Bhandar' and 'Banglar Bari', benefitting around 20,000 residents.
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