Abhishek Banerjee leads Protest over Manipur issue outside Parliament House; also demands release of funds for Bengal

National General Secretary of Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee, along with several party MPs, spearheaded a protest outside the Parliament House today, expressing deep concern over the situation in Manipur. The protest comes in response to distressing visuals emerging from Manipur, highlighting the urgency to address the issues affecting the state. Abhishek Banerjee, in a passionate address to the gathered crowd, urged the central government to take prompt action to address the situation.

Furthermore, he expressed strong dismay over the central government's allocation of funds. Referring to the construction of a new parliament building costing over Rs 1,500 crore, Abhishek Banerjee highlighted the apparent disparity when it comes to funds for crucial schemes in Bengal. He asserted that funds for the state's housing scheme have been withheld, posing a significant challenge to the development and welfare of the people while Central governemnt spends exponentially on unnecessary building of structures.

As the protest continues to draw attention, the Trinamool Congress emphasizes the importance of equitable distribution of resources to promote overall growth and prosperity across the nation. The central government's response to these demands remains crucial, and Abhishek Banerjee, along with other Trinamool MPs, pledges to persist until the grievances are appropriately addressed.