Will start massive protest if dues not cleared by Centre in seven days: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee gave the Centre a seven-day ultimatum to clear all dues failing which the party would launch a massive protest.

Ms. Banerjee made these remarks during a programme at Raj Bhavan to celebrate the 75th Republic DayRepublic DayRepublic Day.

Ms. Banerjee said, "If the central government does not clear the funds, then we (TMC) will initiate a massive protest." According to West Bengal government’s figures, the Centre owes the state ₹9,330 crore under the PMAY, ₹6,900 crore under MGNREGA, ₹830 crore under National Health Mission, ₹770 crore under PM Gram Sadak Yojna, ₹350 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission, ₹175 crore for mid Day Meals, as well as money under other schemes.