India's Independence, Constitution under danger: Mamata

Darjeeling, Apr 11 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that India's Independence and its Constitution were under threat in BJP regime.

Addressing a public meeting at Chauk Bazaar area here, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said the saffron party was endeavoring to "exploit the political strife in the Darjeeling".

"They (BJP) touch off flame in Darjeeling during polls.

People in Delhi (BJP) affect issues here the more the issues, the better are the gathering's odds of exploiting the circumstance. BJP does not need any advancement in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik," Banerjee said.

The TMC chief accused the saffron party's active MP SS Ahluwalia of not take any measure to bring about development in the region.

"Ahluwalia never visited the region after winning the election. He fled the Hills," she claimed.

Alluding to the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, the CM stated, "India's independence and its Constitution have gone under threat. People have overlooked the principles of Gandhiji, Netaji and Vivekananda under the BJP rule."

Taking a jibe at the prime minister, Banerjee said Narendra Modi was just keen in promoting himself.

"He (Modi) has become so tall a leader that he is making films on his life. He has come up with NaMo shops to sell NaMo suits... After decisions, these shops will also sell NaMo shoes. All Modi has ever done is to broadcast himself," Banerjee included.