Protestors seek return of pledged gold in Bank of Baroda ‘loan scam’
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Summary
Raising slogans such as “Return our gold,” the affected farmers, small traders, artisans, and other account holders accuse bank officials of misappropriating gold pledged against loans during a protest at the Eluru Collectorate
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right