CM Mamata warns cops, admin officials against taking bribes
The Statesman|November 22, 2024
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today issued a stern warning to certain sections of the police and civil administration, saying that they are taking bribes and the blame is falling on Trinamul Congress leaders.
CM Mamata warns cops, admin officials against taking bribes

Miss Banerjee, who was addressing a Press conference at Nabanna Sabhaghar on Thursday, linked this to the rising prices of essential commodities in the state, particularly of potatoes.

"Increasing potato prices in Bengal to make profits elsewhere, while I arrange insurance for farmers, cannot go hand in hand. I will not tolerate this," Miss Banerjee said.

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