<h1>Finance Minister Sitharaman Accuses West Bengal Ruling Party of Corruption, Highlights Economic Decline and Fund Misuse</h1> Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the ruling party in West Bengal, accusing it of institutionalizing corruption and exploiting the common people. She highlighted issues in programs like MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana, citing irregularities and misuse of funds. Sitharaman noted a decline in West Bengal's economic health, with reduced capital formation and manufacturing output. She contrasted this with Union government projects in the state, such as AIIMS Kalyani, rail infrastructure investments, and metro line construction. She emphasized the state's lagging per capita income growth and industrial decline over the years.