Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal of widespread corruption and economic mismanagement. She highlighted the creation of approximately 25 lakh fake job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the state. The alleged misappropriation of funds intended for the welfare of the rural population has raised serious concerns. Sitharaman’s statement indicates the urgent need for stricter monitoring and accountability in the implementation of welfare schemes.