Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, demands release of pending funds

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:26:26 +0000
India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met PM Narendra Modi to demand release of pending central funds. Banerjee stated that officials from the state and Centre should resolve the issues together. She accused the Centre of stopping funds for various schemes like Aawas Yojna, rural development, and health mission. Banerjee also highlighted the non-payment of MGNREGA workers and the state's share of funds. The CM mentioned the increase in GSDP and fiscal improvements in West Bengal.