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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Blames West Bengal Govt for Railway Project Delays
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:49 PM
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that several railway projects in West Bengal are lagging because the state government is not cooperating, according to a statement on the ONI website.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw raised concerns in New Delhi about the slow progress of multiple railway initiatives in West Bengal. He asserted that the projects are stalling because the state administration has not extended the required cooperation, a claim reported by the official ONI portal.
The minister highlighted that timely completion of these lines is crucial for improving connectivity and boosting the regional economy. He urged the West Bengal government to address the bottlenecks and work closely with the Ministry of Railways to accelerate work.
No specific project details or timelines were disclosed in the statement, and officials from the state have not yet responded publicly to the allegations.
The issue underscores the broader challenges of coordination between the centre and states on infrastructure development, a recurring theme in recent months.
Further updates are expected as both sides engage in discussions to resolve the impasse.
The minister highlighted that timely completion of these lines is crucial for improving connectivity and boosting the regional economy. He urged the West Bengal government to address the bottlenecks and work closely with the Ministry of Railways to accelerate work.
No specific project details or timelines were disclosed in the statement, and officials from the state have not yet responded publicly to the allegations.
The issue underscores the broader challenges of coordination between the centre and states on infrastructure development, a recurring theme in recent months.
Further updates are expected as both sides engage in discussions to resolve the impasse.