West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Niti Aayog for using Bihar's map in a report meant for West Bengal. She termed the error as an insult to the state's identity and questioned the institution's credibility. Banerjee demanded an official apology and immediate correction, highlighting concerns about the reliability of Niti Aayog's work.
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