Kolkata, Jan. 5 -- West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja has dismissed BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's remarks on the situation of Hindus in the state, stressing that the latter's remarks hold no significance as they are "scared and completely desperate."

Speaking to the media on Sunday, Panja asserted that the Centre should state the situation in Bangladesh and the killings of Hindus.

"Their statements hold no significance because the Government of India should talk to the Bangladesh government or the Government of India should state the situation in Bangladesh and the killings of Hindus. TMC has certainly condemned it... What Suvendu Adhikari is saying is that Hindus are in danger here; actually, the BJP ...