The Shubhendu Adhikari Bengal revenue allegations have triggered a political controversy after the West Bengal Chief Minister claimed that thousands of crores collected by the state government were diverted to Trinamool Congress (TMC) party offices instead of being deposited in the government treasury.
His remarks followed reports of crores of rupees being recovered from a TMC office in Diamond Harbour. Adhikari claimed that police had gathered evidence of the alleged diversion and warned that those responsible would face strict action at the appropriate time.
Citing revenue figures, the Chief Minister said West Bengal collected ₹37,281 crore between April 1 and October 31, 2024. According to him, this was nearly ₹4,000 crore higher than the usual collection for the corresponding period.
Chief Minister Questions Additional Revenue Collection
Adhikari questioned how the state had generated the additional revenue despite no new stone or sand mines being auctioned during the period.
He argued that if the additional collection reached around ₹4,000 crore in six months, the amount could have increased to ₹7,000–8,000 crore over a full year. He also claimed that a similar additional collection of approximately ₹4,000 crore had occurred in the previous year.
The Chief Minister alleged that the additional money had reached an individual responsible for collecting funds for the family of the former Chief Minister and their associates.
He further alleged that the money had been sent abroad, describing it as stolen state revenue. These claims were made by Adhikari, and the supplied account does not provide an independent confirmation of the alleged diversion.
Adhikari Warns Humayun Kabir Over Babur-Named Mosque
In a separate political development, Adhikari appealed to Humayun Kabir not to construct a mosque named after Mughal emperor Babur.
The Chief Minister warned that a mosque bearing Babur's name would not receive planning approval or permission for construction.
He also cautioned Kabir over his reported plan to block a national highway on December 6. Adhikari warned that any attempt to disrupt traffic would have consequences.
The remarks add another point of political confrontation in West Bengal, with the Chief Minister addressing both alleged financial irregularities linked to the previous TMC leadership and Kabir's proposed activities.
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