Work with opposition to revive economy: Mamata tells Modi


Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government to shun apolitics of vendetta" and work with the Opposition parties to revive the economy.

Speaking to the media here, she also accused the centre of not clearing so far dues of about Rs 1 lakh crore to her state on various heads.

"The Prime Minister should take everybody into confidence and if necessary hold meetings with opposition parties to find out ways to revive the economy. The Centre should focus more on the economy and stop resorting to vendetta politics," said Banerjee.

She appealed to Modi to take the recent comments by the RBI about the state of the Indian economy "seriously".

"The RBI's comments are serious issues. The Centre should carefully look into it and act accordingly, instead of being busy in the politics of hatred," she said.

Banerjee said Bengal was yet to get a "single paisa" from the centre for the damages inflicted by Severe Cyclone Bulbul that hit the state last November.

"We are yet to get a single paisa on account of Bulbul. In fact, we are yet to get due of Rs 1 lakh crore from the centre on various heads. On top of that, we have to repay an annual debt of Rs 50,000 crore," she said.

Banerjee said development should not suffer because of political discrimination.

She also termed the state budget as "pro-people".

  

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 11 2020

    Deedi,

    Keep distance.
    They have created a situation and let them find out a remedial measure.
    You simply watch the play.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 11 2020

    Madam you do not propose any remedial methods.
    BJP/Modi did whatever possible to gain politically.
    Their mistakes needs to be corrected by themselves.
    They deserve political loss and lesson for their pride.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 11 2020

    Mamata can't be more correct. This is what I have also been saying all along. It is proved beyond doubt that Modi doesn't have it in him to come up with ideas to revive the economy. It is no fun and play to run a country the size of India. We need a very competent and qualified person to steer the nation to greater heights. Modi just doesn't measure up to that level. He is ok for some small corporations or panchayats or may be some small district. Ruling India is not his cup of tea. Yes, he tried but failed miserably. Not his fault though. However, now is the time he has to raise his hands and seek advice from people who are capable of pulling out the economy from the depths of despair. No point in putting up a big show. He has to accept the fact that the economy is down in the dumps. And to a large extent, he is responsible for what has happened. He can always call up Dr. Manmohan Singh and ask his advice. I am sure he will be able to pass on some bright ideas. For the sake of the country, Modi has to do it. It is now or never.

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