Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress of fostering corruption and undermining institutions. She also highlighted issues in the implementation of PM Awas Yojana and MNREGA. Additionally, Sitharaman discussed the economic growth, development initiatives in West Bengal, and the state of India's economy.
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