Archive · 4 Jan 2026
BJP Accuses Rs 100 Crore Scam in West Bengal Flood Relief
The BJP has accused the West Bengal government of a big scam involving Rs 100 crore meant to help people affected by floods.
They say the money was not given properly to the people who needed it.
The BJP says the government gave money to people who didn't need it, gave money multiple times for the same house, and even gave money to people who didn't apply for help.
The court is looking into this matter, and the BJP hopes the people will punish the government in the next elections for this wrongdoing.
BJP alleges Rs 100 crore scam in flood relief compensation in West Bengal's Malda district.
CAG report reveals four major categories of irregularities in fund disbursement.
Allegations include multiple compensations for the same house and payments to ineligible individuals.
Calcutta High Court directed the CAG to investigate the matter.
BJP spokesperson KK Sharma termed the scam shameful and painful for flood victims.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government
- What
- Alleged Rs 100 crore scam in flood relief compensation
- When
- Details emerged after a press conference on Saturday
- Where
- Malda district, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of corruption and misappropriation of flood relief funds
- Alleged Scam Amount
- Rs 100 crore
- Location
- Malda district, West Bengal
- Investigating Body
- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
- Alleged Irregularities
- Four major categories
- BJP Spokesperson
- KK Sharma
- Government Accused
- Mamata Banerjee-led state government