PMO to discuss special package for UP, nothing for WB

July 09, 2012 09:58

The Prime Minister's Office is considering a special package for Uttar Pradesh which has sought Rs 90,000 crore for developmental work in the state. West Bengal too has demanded a special package from the Centre to meet its huge debt crisis but has received no commitment so far.

The Centre had earlier decided to release a Rs 20,000 crore package for Bihar. UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar have already announced their support for UPA's presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee but West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is yet to do so.

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