Centre shortchanges West Bengal on funds, alleges Mamata Banerjee

CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of denying funds for welfare schemes in West Bengal, stating that her government will provide the necessary funds. She also alleged religious polarisation attempts by the BJP and questioned the fulfillment of the promise of Rs 15 lakh in people's accounts.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Centre of depriving West Bengal of funds for social welfare schemes and said that her government will arrange the money.

Addressing an election rally in support of party candidate Dev in Ghatal, she alleged that the BJP was attempting religious polarisation.

''What happened to the promise of giving Rs 15 lakh in people's bank accounts?'' she questioned, taking a dig at the BJP.

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