Archive · 26 Jul 2026
CAG Report Reveals West Bengal's Fiscal Stress
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report for the 2024-25 financial year shows that West Bengal has a lot of debt and financial problems.
The BJP says the previous TMC government did not manage money well, leading to big deficits and a lot of debt.
They say the state has been in financial trouble for many years and that the TMC did not use money from the central government properly.
The BJP wants to fix these problems by being more careful with money and stopping corruption.
The TMC has not said anything about these claims.
The CAG report shows West Bengal has a revenue deficit of Rs 39,727 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 64,488 crore for 2024-25.
The state's outstanding debt has crossed Rs 7.35 lakh crore.
The BJP alleges that funds from Centrally-sponsored schemes were not fully utilized.
West Bengal has been in revenue deficit continuously from 2015-16 to 2024-25.
The BJP calls for fiscal discipline, transparency, and prudent utilization of public resources.
- Who
- BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya and the TMC government
- What
- CAG report exposing West Bengal's fiscal stress and debt
- When
- 2024-25 financial year
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To highlight alleged financial mismanagement by the previous TMC government
BJP's Criticism of TMC's Financial Management
TMC's Silence on BJP's Allegations
Fiscal Deficit and Debt
BJP's Criticism of TMC's Financial Management
The BJP claims the TMC government left a severe fiscal burden, with a revenue deficit of Rs 39,727 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 64,488 crore during 2024-25, and outstanding debt crossing Rs 7.35 lakh crore.
TMC's Silence on BJP's Allegations
The TMC has not responded to these allegations.
Utilization of Public Funds
BJP's Criticism of TMC's Financial Management
The BJP alleges that funds allocated under Centrally-sponsored schemes were not fully utilized, indicating deficiencies in financial management.
TMC's Silence on BJP's Allegations
The TMC has not provided any counter-arguments to these claims.
Long-term Fiscal Position
BJP's Criticism of TMC's Financial Management
The BJP points out that West Bengal has been in revenue deficit continuously from 2015-16 to 2024-25, highlighting long-term fiscal mismanagement.
TMC's Silence on BJP's Allegations
The TMC has not addressed these concerns.
- Revenue Deficit
- Rs 39,727 crore
- Fiscal Deficit
- Rs 64,488 crore
- Outstanding Debt
- Rs 7.35 lakh crore
- Revenue Receipts from Centre
- 52%
- Duration of Revenue Deficit
- 2015-16 to 2024-25