CAG report tabled in West Bengal Assembly as Budget Session closes
Synopsis
For the first time in 15 years, a CAG report on West Bengal's state finances was tabled in the Assembly — and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that no one, including former ministers, will be spared. Paired with a CM statement on the Abhishek Banerjee health camp controversy and a new Panchayat Bill, the final day of the Budget Session packed an unusual concentration of political accountability into a single sitting.
Key Takeaways
The CAG report on West Bengal's income and expenditure was tabled in the Assembly on 25 July — the first time in 15 years under TMC governance.
CM Suvendu Adhikari said the report will expose financial corruption, including in natural disaster relief, and recommended FIRs against implicated ministers.
The CM also made a statement on the state's investigation into the Sebaashray health camp run by Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour , South 24 Parganas .
Multiple police complaints and a couple of FIRs have already been filed against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged mismanagement and patient harm at the camps.
Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh tabled a department Bill, followed by two hours of floor discussion.
The six-day extended Budget Session (20–25 July) also saw the first home department budget discussion in 14 years , the last having been in 2012 .
The West Bengal Assembly on Saturday, 25 July tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on state income and expenditure during the final day of the extended Budget Session, marking a significant moment in the Kolkata-based legislature. The tabling is widely seen as a reckoning for the preceding 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) governance under former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
CAG Report and What It Could Reveal
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the tabling of the CAG report as 'extremely rare' given that such a report had not been placed before the House during the 15-year TMC administration. Adhikari said the report is expected to surface financial irregularities across several domains, including the distribution of relief during natural disasters.
He added that no one — 'be it the Chief Minister, or minister, or any big leader' — would be spared. The state government, he said, would recommend to the Governor that clearance be granted to register FIRs against ministers found to be involved in corruption, according to reports.
CM's Statement on Abhishek Banerjee Health Camp Controversy
A second major proceeding scheduled for the day was a statement by the Chief Minister on the floor of the House regarding ongoing investigations into the free Sebaashray health camp run by Abhishek Banerjee, TMC General Secretary, Lok Sabha member, and nephew of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in his Diamond Harbour constituency in South 24 Parganas district.
Multiple police complaints have already been registered and a couple of FIRs filed against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged mismanagement, wrongful use of medical equipment, and a wrong line of treatment at the camps that reportedly caused suffering to patients. The CM's statement was expected to shed further light on the state's investigative posture.
Panchayat Bill Tabled in Second Half
In the second half of the session, West Bengal Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh tabled a Bill pertaining to his department, followed by two hours of floor discussion on its provisions.
Significance of the Extended Budget Session
The six-day extended Budget Session, which commenced on 20 July, was dedicated exclusively to discussions on budgetary allocations for different state departments — itself a departure from recent legislative practice. Notably, on 22 July, the House held discussions on the budgetary allocation for the state home department for the first time in 14 years, the last such discussion having taken place in 2012.
With the CAG report now in the public domain and investigations into the health camp controversy advancing, the coming weeks are likely to intensify political pressure on the TMC and shape the contours of accountability politics in West Bengal.
Point of View
The process could be seen as selective accountability rather than systemic reform. The Abhishek Banerjee health camp probe adds a second front, but the credibility of both tracks will depend on whether investigations proceed through independent institutions or remain under executive control.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAG report tabled in the West Bengal Assembly?
It is the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the income and expenditure of the West Bengal state exchequer, tabled on 25 July during the final day of the extended Budget Session. CM Suvendu Adhikari said such a report had not been placed before the House in the preceding 15 years of TMC governance.
Why is the CAG report significant for West Bengal?
The report is expected to surface financial irregularities across multiple departments during the 15-year TMC administration, including alleged misuse of natural disaster relief funds. CM Adhikari has said the government will recommend FIRs against ministers found to have been involved in corruption.
What is the Sebaashray health camp controversy involving Abhishek Banerjee?
The Sebaashray health camp is a free medical camp run by TMC General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee in his Diamond Harbour constituency. Multiple police complaints and a couple of FIRs have been filed against him over alleged mismanagement, wrongful use of medical equipment, and a wrong line of treatment that reportedly harmed patients.
What was the West Bengal extended Budget Session about?
The six-day extended Budget Session, held from 20 to 25 July, was dedicated exclusively to discussions on budgetary allocations for state departments. It also included the first discussion on the home department budget in 14 years, the previous one having occurred in 2012.
Who is Suvendu Adhikari?
Suvendu Adhikari is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, leading the state government that succeeded the Trinamool Congress administration headed by Mamata Banerjee. He has been at the forefront of the accountability proceedings during the extended Budget Session.
