West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing that her microphone was deliberately switched off when she began discussing the allocation of funds for the state. She called this act a significant insult to Bengal and regional parties. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other leaders dismissed her claims, suggesting the incident was a premeditated move for creating controversy.
5 Major Key Points
- Mic Muting Allegation: Mamata Banerjee accused the NITI Aayog meeting organizers of deliberately muting her microphone when she spoke about Bengal’s fund allocation.
- Walkout and Accusations: Banerjee’s walkout from the meeting highlighted her protest against what she termed as discrimination and insult towards Bengal and regional parties.
- Rebuttals from Union Leaders: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other leaders refuted Banerjee’s claims, labeling her allegations as falsehood and pre-planned theatrics.
- Opposition’s Support: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and other opposition figures supported Banerjee, condemning the treatment she received at the meeting.
- Prime Minister’s Vision: The NITI Aayog meeting, chaired by PM Modi, aimed to discuss making India a developed nation by 2047, with a focus on state contributions and recommendations from the chief secretaries’ conference.
