Will launch protests if Bengal's dues not cleared by Centre in seven days: Mamata
The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee gave the Centre a seven-day ultimatum to clear all dues failing which the party would launch a massive protest.
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee gave the Centre a seven-day ultimatum to clear all dues failing which the party would launch a massive protest.
Ms. Banerjee made these remarks during a programme at Raj Bhavan to celebrate the 75th Republic Day.
Ms. Banerjee said, "If the central government does not clear the funds, then we (TMC) will initiate a massive protest." According to West Bengal government’s figures, the Centre owes the state ₹9,330 crore under the PMAY, ₹6,900 crore under MGNREGA, ₹830 crore under National Health Mission, ₹770 crore under PM Gram Sadak Yojna, ₹350 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission, ₹175 crore for mid Day Meals, as well as money under other schemes.
Ms. Banerjee had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 20, 2023, and discussed the issue of pending central funds.
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After the meeting, she said Mr. Modi proposed that officials from state and Centre can sit together and clear the issues.
Earlier this week, a team of state government officers visited New Delhi and met their central counterparts.
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