Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Mamata Banerjee: West Bengal Faces GST Revenue Loss
West Bengal's leader, Mamata Banerjee, says the state is losing a lot of money because of changes in the GST system.
She's upset because she feels the central government is taking credit for things the state is paying for.
She mentioned that money for various state projects has been stopped and that the central government shouldn't take the credit.
At the same time, the Prime Minister said it is a "GST savings festival."
West Bengal to incur Rs 20,000 crore revenue loss due to new GST regime, according to Mamata Banerjee.
Banerjee criticized the central government for taking credit for GST relief while the state bears the cost.
Banerjee stated the central government has stalled funds for various state projects.
The Chief Minister announced she will take up the GST issue again.
Prime Minister Modi announced a "GST savings festival".
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Central Government, Narendra Modi
- What
- Disagreement over GST benefits and revenue losses for West Bengal.
- When
- Reported on Monday, related to new GST regime.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Banerjee claims state faces financial losses due to GST changes and criticizes the central government.
West Bengal Government
Central Government
Revenue and Credit
West Bengal Government
Claims the state faces significant revenue losses due to GST changes, criticizes the Centre for taking credit.
Central Government
Announced a GST savings festival for citizens
Project Funding
West Bengal Government
States funds for state projects like 100 days work, Awas Yojana have been stalled.
Central Government
No direct stance from the articles.
- Loss Amount
- Rs 20,000 crore
- GST Relief Source
- State Government coffers
- Event
- Durga Puja inauguration
- Premier's Statement
- GST savings festival
Sources
Centre taking undue credit for lowering GST rates, move was initiated by state: Mamata
Peace can prevail in country only when there is unity: Mamata Banerjee
‘Banglar Bari’: Mamata’s ambitious counter to Centre cutting of PMAY-G funds
