Indian minister criticizes states for focusing on funds over development in eastern regions.

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticized states demanding central funds based on their tax contributions, labeling it "petty thinking." He highlighted the government's focus on developing northeastern and eastern states, emphasizing policies like "Act East" and over 65 visits by PM Modi to the region. The Union Government recently allocated Rs 1,73,030 crore to states, up from Rs 89,086 crore the previous month.

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