Mamata Banerjee Walks Out of NITI Aayog Meeting, Calls for Abolition

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently walked out of a meeting with the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, citing frustrations over funding and what she deemed to be discriminatory budget practices. According to sources, Banerjee had asked for funds during the meeting but was met with silence from the authorities.

In her tweet announcing her decision to boycott future NITI Aayog meetings, Banerjee expressed her discontent with the body's functioning, stating that the "mic was shut" when she tried to raise her concerns. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which she leads, has vowed to protest both inside and outside Parliament against what they perceive as an affront to the Chief Minister.

The meeting between Banerjee and NITI Aayog officials reportedly turned contentious when the former raised issues with the budgetary allocation for her state. Banerjee's decision to opt out of future meetings is seen as a strong statement of dissent against the NITI Aayog, which has been criticized in the past for its perceived lack of transparency and accountability.

As tensions escalate between the West Bengal government and the NITI Aayog, it remains to be seen how this standoff will play out. For now, Banerjee's decision to boycott meetings has sent a clear message about her dissatisfaction with the body's workings.

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