Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:19pm on 24 Jun 2024,Monday Politics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the central government for excluding her from talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on water-sharing agreements. Banerjee voiced objections to the unilateral discussions, particularly on the Teesta River, stressing the implications for West Bengal's people and economy. She highlighted the Farakka Barrage's role in Kolkata's port navigability and expressed concerns over potential adverse impacts on the state due to water diversion. The CM's letter to PM Modi underscored the necessity for state consultation in crucial bilateral agreements affecting Bengal.
