Abhishek Banerjee accuses Alipurduar MP of misappropriation of funds
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) general secretary accused John Barla of non-payment of the funds earmarked for 100-day job and housing projects for the people of state.
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) general secretary accused John Barla of non-payment of the funds earmarked for 100-day job and housing projects for the people of state.
“If the demand for a separate north Bengal or Junglemahal gathers steam, it is Mamata Banerjee who must bear the responsibility.”
TIPA secretary MK Maitra has alleged the involvement of two former Darjeeling MPs of the BJP, Jaswant Singh and SS Ahluwalia, in the land encroachment. The Jalpaiguri DM has ordered an inquiry into a plot of leasehold land meant for a tea plantation allegedly grabbed by the Union Minister of State, John Barla
Notably, Miss Banerjee has alerted the administration to keep a close eye on any fresh movement for any separate state demand in north Bengal.
While a section of people associated with different organisations and political platforms have indirectly supported Alipurduar MP John Barla's demand of a separate North Bengal state or Union Territory for this region on the issue of deprivation as well as lack of national security in the region, several other groups have decided to oppose the demand.
According to Mr Barla, seven BJP MPs from North Bengal will raise the issue in Delhi, talk to the central government and meet West Bengal Governor and others, including the President of India on this matter.
