Banerjee Seeks Release of Rs 1.2 Lakh Crore in Pending Central Funds for Bengal in Meeting with PM Modi
• Mamata Banerjee met with PM Modi and sought release of pending central funds for West Bengal • Funds are owed for programs like MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojna, rural development schemes, health missions • Banerjee claims Centre owes nearly Rs 1.2 lakh crore under various schemes and disaster claims • Modi proposed state and central officials meet to address fund release issues • Trinamool Congress previously protested in Delhi over withheld funds in October