Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction removes Mamata Banerjee as chairperson of ‘real TMC’, forms parallel structure
MLA Arup Roy has been elected as the new chairperson of the "real" TMC.
MLA Arup Roy has been elected as the new chairperson of the "real" TMC.
Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Priti A Sureka said, "If implemented effectively, such a measure will come as a major relief to the business community and help improve investor confidence in the state.”
Suvendu Adhikari alleged that corruption, including the "cut-money culture" and extortion, had adversely affected industrialisation in West Bengal over the years.
BJP MP Raju Bista said the state budget focuses on employment generation, women's empowerment, education, healthcare and regional development despite inheriting a substantial debt burden.
Tourism stakeholders emphasised that effective implementation, skill development and improved connectivity will be crucial to translating the vision into sustainable growth and employment, particularly in North Bengal.
The announcements span almost every district, from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar to Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda, reflecting a strategy aimed at balanced regional development.
P.K. Bhattacharjee, Secretary General of the Tea Association of India (TAI), said the state Budget reflects the government’s intent to support an industry facing severe economic pressures.
The government also announced a Rs 50 crore Chief Minister's Science and Technology Talent Attraction Fund to encourage global talent and strengthen the state's deep-tech startup ecosystem.
As per police reports, authorities are currently investigating whether a sudden physical ailment led to his death or if there was some other underlying cause which triggered the incident.
"The broader Suhrawardy family’s political choices similarly reflected an alignment with Pakistan rather than India," Malviya claimed.
