New Delhi: Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in Delhi. The Trinamool Congress leader is also expected to call on President Droupadi Murmu later in the evening, said sources.
Mamata arrived in Delhi on Thursday, on a four-day visit. During her meeting with the PM, Mamata was expected to bring up several issues, including GST dues for her state.
A letter handed over by Banerjee to PM Modi was later shared with media. “I request for urgent release of funds due to state for implementation of schemes including MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojna and PM Gramin Sadak Yojna. Dues from central government on these schemes amount to about Rs 17,996 crore,” read the letter.
“Substantial amount on account of many developments & welfare schemes… estimated to be around Rs1,00,968.44 crore is also due… With such large amount remaining outstanding, state is facing extreme difficulty to run affairs and take care of people of state,” it added.
On Sunday, the West Bengal CM will also take part in a Niti Aayog governing council meeting. That meeting will be chaired by PM Modi. It may be noted that Mamata had skipped last year’s meeting.
Mamata’s is in Delhi in the backdrop of a big setback to her party after Cabinet minister Partha Chatterjee was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in multi-crore SSC scam.
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On Thursday, her first day in Delhi, Mamata met with her party’s MPs and discussed several matters, including the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The 2024 Lok Sabha election also came up for discussion.
“Our Chairperson Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with all MPs in Delhi. The current Parliament session, the road to 2024 and various issues were discussed, with several activities and initiatives outlined for the coming days. We are always committed to serving the people,” the All India Trinamool Congress party tweeted via its official handle.
Mamata’s presence in Delhi also coincides with the Vice-Presidential Election on Saturday. While the ruling National Democratic Alliance has fielded former Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its vice-presidential candidate, the Opposition has nominated Margaret Alva as its candidate
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