Former West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra has strongly responded to Union Finance Minister’s remarks on the state’s tax share growth.
While the Centre highlighted a 291% rise in Bengal’s tax devolution between 2014 and 2024, Mitra attributed the figures largely to the state’s robust GSDP growth. Sharing detailed tax collection and devolution data, he argued that the Centre’s claims overlook Bengal’s economic contribution.
The debate highlights ongoing tensions between the state and Centre over revenue sharing and fiscal policy.
