Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Centre of Funds Delay
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, accused the central government of delaying the release of funds due to the state.
She mentioned that despite court orders, the central government has not released money for various schemes like rural roads and housing.
She also highlighted that over ₹1.87 lakh crore is pending from the Centre.
Mamata claimed that her government has created two crore jobs and increased the state's GSDP significantly.
She also announced financial assistance for families affected by the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.
Meanwhile, the central government is refining modalities to resume the MGNREGS in West Bengal, following a court order.
Mamata Banerjee accused the central government of delaying the release of ₹1.87 lakh crore in funds due to West Bengal.
Despite court orders, the Centre has not released money for schemes like rural roads and housing.
Mamata claimed her government created two crore jobs and increased the state's GSDP 4.41 times since 2011.
She announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each for the next of kin of 39 persons who died due to 'SIR panic'.
The central government is refining modalities to resume the MGNREGS in West Bengal, following a court order.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, and the BJP-led Central Government
- What
- Accusations of fund delays and political maneuvering ahead of elections
- When
- Recent events, with specific mentions of court orders in June and October
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Allegations of political strategies and electoral considerations
- Pending Dues
- ₹1.87 lakh crore
- Jobs Created
- 2 crore
- GSDP Increase
- 4.41 times since 2011
- Tax Revenue Increase
- 5.33 times
- Capital Expenditure Increase
- 17.67 times
- Social Sector Spending Increase
- 14.46 times
- Agriculture Sector Expenditure Increase
- 9.16 times
- People Lifted Above Poverty Line
- 1.72 crore till 2023
- Lakshmir Bhandar Beneficiaries
- 2.21 crore women
- Lakshmir Bhandar Expenditure
- ₹74,000 crore
- Financial Assistance for Next of Kin
- ₹2 lakh each
- Financial Assistance for Ill
- ₹1 lakh each
- Pending MGNREGS Liability
- ₹3,082.52 crore
- Wage Component
- ₹1,457.22 crore
- Material Component
- ₹1,607.68 crore
- Administrative Component
- ₹17.62 crore