West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the Centre ought to both launch funds for the state or “leave the chair”.
After distributing land pattas to tea property staff in Alipoorduar throughout a authorities programme, she stated, “The Centre is not releasing dues to the state. I am going to Delhi on December 17 and have requested an appointment with the Prime Minister to discuss it. You either give us money or step down from the government.”
She stated that every beneficiary of the land ‘pattas’ (deeds) can be given over Rs 1 lakh to construct a house on the land.
“It is our assurance that we will give deeds to every tea estate worker. I will request the district magistrate to administer the work of distributing deeds as soon as possible. I have also thought of giving you Rs 1,20,000 with the pasta so that you can build houses on that land,” she stated.
She additionally accused the Centre of stopping funds for individuals who belong to the Different Backward Lessons (OBCs).
“We’re not the BJP, we are going to hold our phrase. The Centre gave free rations in the course of the pandemic however then stopped it. They’ve introduced it once more. Do not be fooled by them. We did not cease giving free rations within the state,” she said.
She also said that tourism industries and opportunities would be developed in North Bengal. “There will be IT industries and tourism industries in the hills and plains,” she said.
She further said that the state is reviewing fake tribal certificates being issued in large numbers in the state. “There are many fake tribal certificates that have been issued. We will cancel those fake certificates after reviewing them,” she stated.
She additionally assured that each one homes within the tea backyard belt would get water provide by the tip of this 12 months.