Governor Questions Use of Central Funds in West Bengal

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has requested a detailed report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the utilization of Rs 1.17 lakh crore in central funds for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The request follows allegations of misuse and the state's failure to table several Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the assembly.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has officially queried Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the utilization of Rs 1.17 lakh crore in central funds allocated to the state for the fiscal year 2023-24. This inquiry arises amidst allegations of significant misuse of these funds.

Sources from the Raj Bhavan disclosed that the governor has raised concerns over the state's failure to table several key Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the assembly, thereby violating constitutional obligations. The governor emphasized issues including a growing fiscal deficit and a rising GSDP-debt ratio.

Bose called for increased fiscal transparency from the state government, advocated for tabling pending CAG reports, and requested a comprehensive report on the state's fiscal management to ensure accountability and prudent use of public funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)