Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 19 -- In a startling remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Kalyani was conducting National Register of Citizens (NRC) surveys on the pretext of a mental health drive.

During a press conference at her office Nabanna, the Chief Minister alleged the central medical university and hospital was collecting data for NRC as per the directives of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that rules the Centre.

She has also warned the general public to not provide any details if they are asked for.

Mamata went to the extent to even allege that the various agencies are conducting surveys to remove names from the voter list.

Mamata earlier accused the E...