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Mamata Demands Bengal's Representation In Indo-Bhutan River Commission
Mamata Banerjee demanded Bengal's representation in the Indo-Bhutan River Commission, blaming Bhutan and the Centre for floods and landslides.
Dudhia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded that her state be given representation in the Indo-Bhutan River Commission, saying that Bengal bears the brunt of floods and landslides caused by rivers flowing in from neighbouring countries. She made the demand after visiting the landslide-affected Dudhia area in Darjeeling district.
There, she met 16 families impacted by recent disasters. She also handed over financial aid of Rs 5 lakh to each family and announced that one member from every affected household would be appoin