Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Bengal CM blames TMC for air link loss, debt
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, blamed the previous TMC government for losing direct air connectivity with Europe and leaving the state with a huge debt.
He announced plans to improve transport infrastructure, including introducing a Water Metro, expanding Metro Rail connectivity, and developing a greenfield airport in Kalyani.
The current government aims to boost the state's economy by attracting industrial investments and creating employment opportunities through better infrastructure.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC government for losing direct air connectivity with Europe.
The state has a debt burden of around Rs 8 lakh crore, according to Adhikari.
The current government plans to introduce a Water Metro in Kolkata and expand Metro Rail connectivity beyond the city.
A greenfield airport is proposed in Kalyani, and airports in Balurghat, Malda, and Purulia will be expanded.
The state aims to promote cleaner public transport with more CNG and electric vehicles.
- Who
- Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Blamed the previous TMC government for loss of air links and state debt
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To highlight the current government's plans for infrastructure development and economic growth
Current BJP Government
Previous TMC Government
Air Connectivity with Europe
Current BJP Government
The current government plans to rejuvenate transport infrastructure and restore air connectivity with Europe.
Previous TMC Government
The previous TMC government is blamed for losing direct air connectivity with Europe and not pursuing a second airport proposal.
State Debt
Current BJP Government
The current government aims to improve the state's economy by strengthening the transport sector.
Previous TMC Government
The previous TMC government is accused of leaving the state with a debt burden of around Rs 8 lakh crore.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- State Transport Minister
- Arjun Singh
- Chief Secretary
- Manoj Kumar Agarwal
- State Debt
- Rs 8 lakh crore
- Proposed Water Metro
- Kolkata
- Proposed Greenfield Airport
- Kalyani
- Metro Rail Expansion
- Joka to Dumdum Airport, Durgapur to Asansol, Siliguri to Jalpaiguri
