Archive · 21 Nov 2025
BJP Leaders Criticize West Bengal Government's North Bengal Development Efforts
BJP leaders from north Bengal are upset because they think the state government isn't doing enough to develop their region.
They say there's not enough money for projects and hospitals don't have enough doctors.
They might protest if things don't change.
BJP leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Shankar Ghosh criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's development efforts in north Bengal.
Majumdar, a Union Minister, alleged inadequate state and central funds allocation for the region.
He also criticized the lack of healthcare facilities in north Bengal's medical colleges.
Ghosh accused the Trinamool-run Siliguri Municipal Corporation of hindering his MLA fund projects.
Both leaders threatened protests if their concerns were not addressed.
- Who
- BJP leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Shankar Ghosh
- What
- Criticized West Bengal government's development efforts in north Bengal
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- North Bengal and Calcutta
- Why
- To highlight perceived apathy and lack of development in north Bengal
West Bengal Government
BJP Leaders
Fund Allocation
West Bengal Government
Denies inadequate allocation
BJP Leaders
Alleges inadequate state and central funds
Healthcare Facilities
West Bengal Government
Claims improvement in healthcare services
BJP Leaders
Alleges lack of facilities and doctors
SMC Cooperation
West Bengal Government
Denies hindering MLA fund projects
BJP Leaders
Alleges non-cooperation from SMC
- Region
- North Bengal
- State Budget Allocation
- 0.23% for the region
- Central Funds
- ₹113.40 crore for Cooch Behar and Raiganj medical colleges, ₹112 crore for Malda trauma centre
- BJP's Demands
- Improved healthcare facilities, proper utilization of central funds, cooperation from SMC
- Potential Action
- Protests in the Assembly during the upcoming winter session
