cooperative federalism
Mamata Banerjee Demands Revocation of Gorkha Interlocutor Appointment in Letter to PM Modi Citing Federalism Concerns
Oct 18, 2025 07:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the unilateral appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha-related discussions. She argues this decision violates cooperative federalism principles as it bypasses state consultation on matters directly affecting the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government, and requests immediate revocation to preserve peace in the region.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Challenges PM Modi Over Alleged Fiscal Discrimination and Fund Denial
Oct 18, 2025 02:19 am CST
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu has accused the Union government of systematic discrimination in fund allocation, challenging PM Modi with ten questions about biased fiscal policies. The minister highlighted issues including withheld education funds, infrastructure neglect, and unpaid dues, while BJP dismisses the claims as petty politics, insisting the Prime Minister considers India as a whole in governance decisions.
'States Likely To Lose Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Due To GST 2.0': Karnataka Minister To NDTV
Sep 23, 2025 11:39 am CST
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that while he supports the new GST structure that came into effect on Monday, it is likely to cause a revenue loss of at least 1 to 1.5 lakh crores to states.