Archive · 26 Jul 2025
TMC Accuses Centre of Omission Regarding MGNREGA Dues
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is accusing the central government of intentionally leaving out West Bengal from information about money owed under the MGNREGA program, which provides employment in rural areas.
When asked about how much money is owed to each state, the government did not include West Bengal in its response.
TMC leaders say this is unfair and part of a pattern of the central government's actions.
The opposition party feels this is a deliberate attempt to ignore or undermine the state.
This situation could potentially affect the financial support that the state receives for its welfare programs.
TMC alleges the central minister refused to mention West Bengal's pending MGNREGA dues.
Derek O'Brien raised a question in Rajya Sabha regarding state-wise data on pending MGNREGA dues.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, responding to the question, omitted West Bengal from his reply.
TMC claims the omission is part of a pattern of the central government's actions against Bengal.
Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay stated the omission shows the BJP's actions against Bengal.
- Who
- TMC MPs, including Derek O'Brien and Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay, and Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- What
- The central minister refused to mention West Bengal's pending MGNREGA dues in response to a question.
- When
- The event occurred when responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
- Where
- Rajya Sabha (Parliament of India).
- Why
- TMC believes the omission is an act of political vengeance.
TMC Stance
Government Stance
Intent of Omission
TMC Stance
The central government intentionally excluded West Bengal from the data.
Government Stance
The government has not commented on the intent or reason for the omission.
- Scheme
- MGNREGA
- Question Raised By
- Derek O'Brien (TMC)
- Minister Responding
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Missing State
- West Bengal
