Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that the Centre has purposefully stopped funds that were supposed to be allocated to the state. This accusation by Banerjee comes amidst escalating tensions between the TMC-led West Bengal government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the centre.
The ongoing political confrontation between the TMC and the BJP in West Bengal has seen a surge in verbal spats and accusations from both sides. Banerjee’s allegation further intensifies this political battle.
Addressing a public gathering, Banerjee accused the Centre of deliberately halting funds that were meant for developmental projects in West Bengal. He claimed that the BJP government at the centre was withholding funds on purpose, leading to a halt in various development initiatives undertaken by the TMC-led state government.
Banerjee’s statement is significant as it adds to the growing animosity between the two parties in the state. The TMC, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been at odds with the BJP ever since the saffron party made significant inroads in West Bengal during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The TMC’s accusations of the Centre intentionally stopping funds are part of a larger narrative of political confrontation between the two parties. The BJP, on the other hand, has accused the TMC government of corruption and mismanagement of funds.
As the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, the political atmosphere in the state is expected to become increasingly charged. Both parties are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to claim victory in the crucial elections. The Centre’s alleged deliberate withholding of funds further fuels the rivalry between the TMC and the BJP.
This accusation by Abhishek Banerjee not only highlights the bitter political battle between the TMC and the BJP but also points to the broader issue of the strained Centre-state relationship. The conflict between the TMC and the BJP in West Bengal could have far-reaching implications for the state and its politics.
