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Political slugfest over paltry payments for Bengal flood control from Brahmaputra Board
03/08/2024 05:12 PM | Click to read full article
Rs 22 crore were allotted for North Bengal flood control from the Brahmaputra Board since 2006 as against Rs 91 crore for Sikkim. The ruling TMC claimed that this paltry figure was another example of West Bengal being deprived of its legitimate dues. However, the Opposition BJP claimed that the amount released by the Brahmaputra Board was based on project reports submitted by state governments and the allocations had been done accordingly.
