Archive · 27 Jul 2025
MP Accuses Union Minister of Misleading Parliament on Crèches
A Member of Parliament (MP) says a government minister told Parliament things that weren't true about daycares in tea gardens.
The MP visited the tea gardens and took pictures showing the daycares were in bad shape.
The minister had said the daycares were working, but the MP said they weren't.
The MP said that the state government is willing to build good daycares if the tea gardens let them.
The MP believes the tea gardens are not taking good care of their workers.
TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee accused Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma of misleading Parliament.
Banerjee claimed the minister provided false information regarding crèche facilities in Andrew Yule-run tea gardens.
The minister stated that five crèche facilities were operational across four tea gardens.
Banerjee presented photos showing the crèches as dilapidated and non-functional.
Banerjee stated West Bengal government is ready to establish proper crèche facilities with cooperation from Andrew Yule.
- Who
- Ritabrata Banerjee (TMC MP) and Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma (Union Minister).
- What
- MP accuses Union minister of misleading Parliament about crèche facilities.
- When
- The information was provided in Parliament, and the allegations were made recently.
- Where
- Dooars region, West Bengal; Parliament.
- Why
- Banerjee alleges the minister provided false information regarding the state of crèche facilities in tea gardens.
TMC MP's View
Union Minister's View
Crèche Functionality
TMC MP's View
Crèches are non-functional and neglected.
Union Minister's View
The minister claimed crèche facilities are operational.
- MP
- Ritabrata Banerjee
- Minister
- Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma
- Allegation
- Misleading Parliament
- Topic
- Crèche Facilities in Tea Gardens
- Tea Garden Operator
- Andrew Yule
- State willing to assist
- West Bengal