Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not attending a mass Gita recitation event held in Kolkata on Sunday, saying the CM avoids such events because "she's so accustomed to hearing the Namaz that hearing the Gita makes her ears bleed".

Over 5 lakh people participated in a mass recital of the holy Bhagwat Gita at Kolkata's Brigade parade ground on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Tibrewal said Banerjee had been invited to the programme but chose to stay away.

"On Sunday, a Gita recitation event took place here, with over 5 lakh people participating. Although Mamata Banerjee was invited, she chose not to attend. She asserts that it was a BJP event. Show us one flag, po...