11 Mar 2025 · Siliguri Times
News Desk: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista raised serious concerns in Parliament regarding the West Bengal Government’s flawed land policy, corruption, and mismanagement.
He criticized the state’s recent gazette notification allowing 30% of tea garden land to be diverted for non-tea purposes, warning it violates multiple laws and threatens the livelihood of indigenous communities in Darjeeling Hills, Terai, and Dooars. Bista warned of protests if the policy is not withdrawn.
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MP Bista also highlighted corruption in implementing Central schemes, accusing the state government of misusing ₹2,500 crore allocated under the Jal Jeevan Mission and raised concerns about possible fund misuse in the ₹2,000 crore AMRUT scheme for drinking water projects.
Bista further alleged that ₹1,200 crore from the Disaster Relief Fund was misappropriated, leaving Teesta flood victims without adequate support.
Despite the Centre’s generous financial support, including ₹96,812 crore for FY 2024-25 and ₹1.07 lakh crore for FY 2025-26, Bista accused the state government of failing to deliver benefits to the people.
He urged the Union Government to intervene and ensure funds reach their rightful beneficiaries.
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