Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08am on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for excluding her from water-sharing talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina. Banerjee expressed strong objections to the discussions on the Teesta River without Bengal’s input. In a letter to Modi, she emphasized the severe implications for Bengal, urging the Centre to consult the state before proceeding with the agreement. Banerjee has long opposed the Teesta pact, citing erosion and flooding concerns due to the Farakka Barrage, and called for prioritizing Bengal's interests.
