Mamata Banerjee Slams Union Budget 2026: "Directionless, Visionless, Nothing for Bengal"

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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 15:26
Mamata Banerjee Slams Union Budget 2026: "Directionless, Visionless, Nothing for Bengal"
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 as "directionless, visionless, and anti-people" at Kolkata airport.
- •She alleged the Budget offered nothing for Bengal, was anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education, and against SC, ST, and OBC communities.
- •Banerjee claimed the Centre denied Bengal over Rs 2 lakh crore in legitimate financial dues, including GST compensation.
- •She dismissed claims of new economic corridors, stating projects like Jangalmahal Jangal Sundari were already underway by the state.
- •The CM accused the Centre of weakening the federal structure and centralizing resources, calling the Budget a "Humpty-Dumpty Budget."
Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee vehemently criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-people and detrimental to West Bengal's interests.
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