Kolkata/IBNS, March 31 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reference to the religion which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) follows as "ganda dharm" has triggered sharp responses from Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari.

In a strong response to Mamata's 'ganda dharm' remark, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari equated the Chief Minister's words with her alleged appeasement politics.

"Was it a religious event or a political programme? Why were you deliberately mongering hate with the deliberate intention of creating animosity between communities? Ms. Mamata Banerjee, you are the one who weaponizes religion. It will boomerang on you very soon."

Mamata on Monday appealed to people to "stay united" in a bid to thwart the a...