West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes aim at Centre over ‘unilateral’ Teesta treaty, NEET
The “selling Bengal” comment was in reference to Centre’s “unilateral” discussions with Bangladesh on Saturday in Delhi about — among other things — sharing Ganga and Teesta waters, when the neighbouring country’s PM, Sheikh Hasina, met PM Modi. The two countries signed 10 agreements/MoUs and announced over a dozen other initiatives, as Modi hosted Hasina for the first state visit after the formation of the new NDA govt.
Banerjee wrote there was simply not enough water in the Teesta to share. She said she “understands” govt at the Centre “is in the process of renewing the India-Bangladesh Farakka Treaty (1996), which is to expire in 2026.” “It is a treaty which delineates the sharing of water between Bangladesh and India and, as you are aware, it has huge implications for people of Bengal,” she said, adding that people of Bengal would be the “worst sufferers” of such treaties. “Such unilateral deliberations and discussions without consultation and the opinion of the state govt is neither acceptable nor desirable,” she said.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee upset with PM Modi over water sharing talks exclusion
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses unhappiness with PM Narendra Modi for excluding her from water sharing talks with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, reminiscent of past disputes.
Bengal's interests overlooked in water talks with Bangladesh: Mamata attacks PM Modi for leaving her out of talks with Sheikh Hasina
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the central govt for excluding her from water sharing talks with Bangladesh PM. She raises concerns over the Teesta water sharing agreement being discussed without Bengal's consent.
Eye on China, India to help Bangladesh conserve Teesta river
India and Bangladesh signed agreements covering connectivity, health, trade, energy, defence, and maritime cooperation. PM Modi announced sending a technical team to manage the Teesta river in Bangladesh amid China's interest. Discussions on the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty were also highlighted.
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