Hyderabad, Jan. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit back at Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his sharp attack on the BJP, with senior BJP leader Prakash Reddy alleging that leaders of the ruling party in West Bengal are losing their "temperament, confidence and stability" as elections draw closer.

Reacting to Abhishek Banerjee's comments made during a rally in West Bengal on Saturday, Reddy said the language being used by TMC leaders reflects political frustration and desperation in the face of an impending electoral challenge.

"TMC party leaders are losing their temperament, confidence and stability as they are well prepared for defeat. They are using such words against any part...