Reacting to the annual budget presented by the West Bengal government on Thursday, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul called the budget focused on electoral politics and catering to votes as Lok Sabha polls are around the corner.
As the West Bengal government presented its annual budget on Thursday in the state Assembly, there was a huge uproar by the opposition MLAs that left the house in a chaotic situation, prompting a stern response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Just a few months ahead of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, the West Bengal government presented its annual budget. The financial assistance under Lakshmir Bhandar has been increased to 1,000 Rs for women in the general category and raised to 1,200 Rs for SC/ST women.