Extension of BSF's jurisdiction attempt to interfere with federal structure, says Mamata Banerjee
The Hindu
is an attempt to interfere with the federal structure of the country," the West Bengal Chief Minister said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticised the , alleging that it is an attempt to interfere with the federal structure of the country.
The BJP-led central government had amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.
Ms. Banerjee, however, said the Sate has no problems in the border areas.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.