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Mamata Banerjee's Defiant Stand: Tearing Apart Centre's New Job Scheme Rules

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a dramatic protest against new central rules for the rural job scheme. At a rally in Cooch Behar, she physically tore apart a draft of the conditions, calling them insulting. She also accused the Union Government of withholding massive funds meant for the state. Furthermore, Banerjee announced plans for party help camps and warned against internal conflicts.

Key Points: Mamata Banerjee Opposes Centre's New MGNREGA Eligibility Conditions

  • Mamata Banerjee tore a draft copy of the Centre's new MGNREGA eligibility conditions at a rally
  • She called the new rules insulting and stated her clear opposition to them
  • The CM claimed West Bengal is yet to receive central funds worth Rs 51,617 crore
  • She warned against infighting within her party ahead of the state elections
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Mamata Banerjee opposes the Centre's conditions for 100-day job scheme eligibility

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tears a draft of new MGNREGA rules, calls them insulting, and accuses the Centre of withholding over Rs 51,000 crore in funds.

"This is not a central notice for me. Rather, it is just a blank paper for me. - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, Dec 9

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, opposed the new eligibility criterion set by the Union Government for the 100-day job scheme under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

She also tore apart a draft copy of the Centre's new conditions in the matter as she opposed them while addressing an anti-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) rally at Cooch Behar.

"A few days back, we received a notice on the new labour code. The Union Government had imposed new conditions for the 100-day job scheme eligibility. I do not agree with such conditions. These conditions are insulting in nature. So I am tearing apart a copy of the notice. This is not a central notice for me. Rather, it is just a blank paper for me," the Chief Minister said.

The Chief Minister also claimed that the West Bengal government is yet to receive central funds to the tune of Rs 51,617 crore from the Union Government for the 100-day job scheme.

"I do not care for central funds. We will introduce the state's own 100-day job scheme if Trinamool Congress comes back to power after the Assembly elections next year," the Chief Minister said.

At the same time, she cautioned the district Trinamool Congress leadership in Cooch Behar to refrain from infighting and factionalism.

"At times of war, the most important thing is to remain united. You all have to work in a united manner to give service to the common people," the Chief Minister said.

She said that Trinamool Congress will operate 'May I help you' camps throughout the state to address difficulties faced by the common people in getting their names retained in the voters' list in the SIR exercise.

"Such booths will be set up in every village panchayat. The sole aim of the camps will be to assist people," the Chief Minister said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Didi has a point. If the Centre is withholding over ₹51,000 crore, how can they impose new conditions? This scheme is a lifeline for rural families in Bengal and across India. The eligibility should not be made more difficult. 🏘️
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Rohit P
"I do not care for central funds" – a very irresponsible statement from a CM. State's own scheme? With what money? State finances are already stretched. This posturing before elections helps no one. The workers need the guarantee of 100 days of work, not promises.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this federal tug-of-war. While the theatrics are unnecessary, the core issue is valid. The Centre should clarify the new conditions and the reason for the massive fund freeze. Transparency is needed from both sides.
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Karthik V
The 'May I help you' camps for voter list issues is a good, practical move. That's what governance should be about – solving people's problems directly. More of this, less paper-tearing, please.
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Nikhil C
This is becoming a pattern. Every scheme turns into a political football between the Centre and opposition states. Ultimately, the aam aadmi suffers. We need cooperative federalism, not confrontational politics. 🙏

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