TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Urges PM Modi to Release Pending Funds for West Bengal
PM should first release ‘blocked’ central funds before professing love for West Bengal: Abhishek
The Hindu
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Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹2 lakh crore (approximately $240 billion USD) in central dues owed to West Bengal before expressing affection for the state's residents. He criticized Modi's assurances as unreliable compared to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's commitments.
- 01Abhishek Banerjee demands the release of ₹2 lakh crore in pending central funds for West Bengal.
- 02He questions the reliability of Prime Minister Modi's guarantees.
- 03Banerjee emphasizes the trustworthiness of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's promises.
- 04The statement was made during an election meeting at Sagar Island.
- 05The call for funds comes amid ongoing political tensions in the state.
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During an election meeting at Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district, Abhishek Banerjee (national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress party) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prioritize the release of ₹2 lakh crore (approximately $240 billion USD) in pending central dues owed to West Bengal. Banerjee criticized Modi's assurances, stating that they equate to 'zero guarantee,' contrasting them with the reliability of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's commitments. This appeal highlights the ongoing political tensions in West Bengal as the state prepares for upcoming elections.
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The release of these funds could significantly impact West Bengal's development projects and welfare programs, potentially improving the lives of its residents.
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