New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Thursday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of supporting illegal activities and criminal elements.

He also said that she repeatedly disrespects constitutional institutions, while saying that voters would take these issues into account in the upcoming West Bengal elections.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Agarwal said, "If we look at Mamata Banerjee's past record, she has stood with illegal elements and with people who, in one way or another, are working against the interests of the country. She has supported illegal activities and criminal elements."

"She is not ready to respect or support constitutional institutions ...