Kolkata, Sept. 26 -- Hours after union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke of Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal) in an inauguration ceremony here today, Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee launched a sharp counterattack accusing the BJP-led central government of withholding vital funds owed to West Bengal.
Reacting to Shah's remarks made during a Durga Puja inauguration at Santosh Mitra Square earlier in the day, Banerjee questioned the credibility of the BJP's promises, demanding an explanation for what he claimed is a pending payment of Rs 2 lakh crore to the state.
"Before dreaming of a 'Sonar Bangla', Amit Shah should answer why Bengal's rightful dues haven't been cleared," Banerjee told reporters.
"If he says w...