NITI Aayog Map Blunder: Mamata Banerjee Demands Apology for Misrepresenting West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced strong disapproval of NITI Aayog for a significant geographical error in a recent report. The government think tank mistakenly used a map of Bihar instead of West Bengal, an oversight Banerjee deemed an insult to the state’s identity.
Mamata Banerjee Questions NITI Aayog’s Credibility
This mapping mishap has sparked a public outcry and raised serious questions about the credibility and reliability of NITI Aayog’s work. How, many are asking, could such a prominent institution make such a basic geographical error? Banerjee’s demand for an official apology reflects the sentiment of many in West Bengal who feel slighted by the incident.
Demand for Correction and Apology
Beyond an apology, Banerjee has also insisted on an immediate correction of the report. This incident highlights the importance of accuracy and thoroughness in government reporting, especially when dealing with sensitive matters of state identity and representation.