Mamata Banerjee Postpones New Delhi Trip

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has postponed her trip to New Delhi, originally scheduled for Thursday, to attend the NITI Aayog meeting on July 27. This decision follows a boycott announcement by Congress chief ministers in protest against perceived discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M K Stalin has also opted to boycott the meeting, claiming his state has been neglected in budget allocations. While TMC sources suggest that Banerjee might still travel to Delhi on Friday, no confirmation has been provided regarding her plans. The Chief Minister's visit was viewed as crucial, especially with attempts to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding pending Central dues. The situation remains fluid, and further announcements from her office are anticipated.