Union budget has nothing for West Bengal, says TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee
Times of India | 1 February 2025
Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday claimed that the Union Budget 2025-26 has "nothing" for West Bengal, alleging that the state continues to remain "deprived" under the BJP-led NDA rule at the Centre.
Banerjee, the TMC national general secretary, who was talking to reporters in Delhi after the budget presentation in Parliament, said several announcements were made for Bihar as the assembly elections there are due later this year.Budget 2025 UpdatesNew vs old income tax regime after Budget 2025: Post income tax slab changes, which tax regime is better for salaried middle class taxpayers?Latest income tax slabs FY 2025-26Income Tax Slabs Budget 2025 Live Updates: No income tax up to Rs 12 lakh income
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These included establishing a Makhana Board, providing financial support for the western Kosi canal project, and strengthening IIT Patna's capabilities.
"There has been nothing for Bengal in the Union Budget. As in the past during the BJP's reign, there has not been enough allocation for the state in this budget.
Our (TMC) MPs have been vocal and have sought a rise in the allocation of funds for central projects. We have demanded new projects for Bengal but the state remains deprived," he said.
The Diamond Harbour MP criticised the 12 BJP MPs from Bengal, stating that they failed to advocate for the state's interests and did not contribute to improving the economic conditions of the state and its residents.
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