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Mamata Banerjee Rebukes Modi Over 'Thieves' Remark, Alleges Centre Is Withholding Bengal Funds

Speaking in Bardhaman, the chief minister framed her reply to Modi’s Aug. 22 remarks as a defense of Bengal’s dignity.

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the foundation stone laying event of several government projects, in Purba Bardhaman, on Tuesday. (PTI)
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The Prime Minister should respect my chair as I respect his. I never expected him to call the people of West Bengal thieves, CM Mamata Banerjee said.

Overview

  • Banerjee said she never expected the prime minister to label West Bengal's people as thieves and urged mutual respect for constitutional offices.
  • She alleged the Union government has halted key disbursements, describing a heavy burden on the state exchequer and stalled welfare schemes.
  • The chief minister claimed West Bengal answered all utilisation queries and said 186 central teams sent to probe charges "found nothing."
  • She accused Modi of overlooking alleged corruption in BJP-governed Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar, while visiting Bengal mainly around elections.
  • Modi’s Aug. 22 Kolkata speech accused the TMC of being synonymous with corruption and claimed central funds are "devoured by TMC cadre."