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Party insiders told News18 that Mamata Banerjee is unwilling to share the stage with the Prime Minister. (Image: PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Metro in Karnataka in the first week of August, one frame stood out: PM Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar smiling, chatting, and taking the first ride together. Despite political debates over funding contributions for the project, the inauguration presented a picture of unity.<\/p>\n

On August 22, however, a different scene may unfold in West Bengal. Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate several metro railway projects in Kolkata on Friday, including the opening of a newly constructed 13.61 km network, with services to be launched on multiple routes.<\/p>\n

Unlike Karnataka, the camaraderie may be missing in Bengal. Sources indicate that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration ceremony, despite invitations being sent. While the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has not made an official statement, party insiders told News18 that Mamata Banerjee is unwilling to share the stage with the Prime Minister. According to them, this stems from the TMC\u2019s long-standing allegations that the Centre is denying Bengal its due funds, undermining the state\u2019s pride (asmita), and harassing Bengali migrants.<\/p>\n

BJP\u2019s Bengal unit has strongly criticised the Chief Minister\u2019s stance. State party president Samik Bhattacharya said, \u201cA small portion of the metro project is incomplete because of the State\u2019s non-cooperation. This is what they do. They lack basic courtesy. Because of their non-cooperation, Bengal continues to suffer.”<\/p>\n

Inauguration on August 22<\/h2>\n

At Jessore Road Metro Station, the Prime Minister will:<\/p>\n