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West Bengal blacklists 122 agencies over corruption charges
The government in West Bengal has blacklisted 122 agencies for corruption.
The minister said the department was very corrupt when the previous government was in power.
The new government is working to make the department corruption-free and is planning to build infrastructure like bridges, culverts, and land ports to boost development and trade.
They are also making sure that funds are equally distributed across all districts in north Bengal.
The West Bengal government has blacklisted 122 agencies for corruption in north Bengal projects.
Nisith Pramanik, the north Bengal development minister, accused the previous Trinamool government of corruption and neglect.
The BJP government is planning to build 10 permanent bridges and culverts in each Assembly constituency.
Funds will be allocated across all districts in north Bengal, regardless of the MLA's party affiliation.
The government is also focusing on improving infrastructure at international borders to boost cross-border trade.
- Who
- The Suvendu Adhikari government and Nisith Pramanik, the north Bengal development minister
- What
- Blacklisting of 122 agencies over corruption charges and plans for development in north Bengal
- Where
- North Bengal, West Bengal, India
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday
- Why
- To ensure a corruption-free department and equal allocation of funds in all districts and Assembly segments in the region
BJP Government
Trinamool Congress
Corruption in North Bengal Development Department
BJP Government
The BJP government has blacklisted 122 agencies for corruption and is working to ensure a corruption-free department.
Trinamool Congress
The Trinamool Congress government is accused of corruption and depriving north Bengal of growth.
Development of North Bengal
BJP Government
The BJP government has increased funding and is building infrastructure to boost development and cross-border trade.
Trinamool Congress
The Trinamool Congress government is accused of not focusing on the development of north Bengal.
Key facts
- Number of Agencies Blacklisted
- 122
- Minister Responsible
- Nisith Pramanik
- Department Involved
- North Bengal Development Department
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Key Projects
- Permanent bridges, culverts, land ports, welcome gate at Bengal-Assam border
Quotes
Nisith Pramanik
North Bengal development minister
“"We have blacklisted and showcaused these agencies, and appropriate steps would be taken against them. We will ensure that the department is corruption‑free"”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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