Mamata Lays Gangasagar Bridge Foundation; Suvendu Calls It Election Bluff

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News18•05-01-2026, 17:27
Mamata Lays Gangasagar Bridge Foundation; Suvendu Calls It Election Bluff
- •CM Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for the Gangasagar Bridge over the Muriganga River, a project costing 1700 crore rupees.
- •Mamata stated the state is funding the bridge after the Centre did not provide assistance, with L&T undertaking construction.
- •Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari criticized the move as an "election bluff," questioning the lack of central government permission.
- •Adhikari claims no NOC from the Centre for building on national waterways, no land acquisition, soil testing, or tender publication.
- •Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh countered, accusing BJP of being "anti-Bengal" and unable to tolerate Mamata's initiatives.
Why It Matters: Mamata initiates 1700 crore Gangasagar Bridge; Suvendu alleges election bluff over permissions.
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