Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 14 Feb 2026,Saturday India
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee strongly rebutted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's accusation of "twisting facts" regarding GST burdens. Banerjee asserted the government overlooks everyday tax expenses facing ordinary families, despite claims of zero tax on essential services. Sitharaman had rejected allegations that West Bengal wasn't mentioned in the Union Budget, calling it "deliberate misinformation." She countered Banerjee's claim about GST on funeral services, stating no such tax exists and suggesting West Bengal's "syndicate" charges "cut money on death." Banerjee expressed hope that the Finance Minister would "listen carefully to the people of Bengal," highlighting the disconnect between government claims and citizens' real-life financial struggles under current taxation policies.
