Bhubaneswar, Aug. 14 -- After an unofficial ban on export of potatoes, tourists from Odisha are now being allegedly harassed in the neighbouring state of West Bengal.

Such unacceptable incidents have been termed by experts as 'cheap politics' of the Mamata Banerjee government which has already prohibited export of potatoes to Odisha following formation of BJP government in the state.

Hundreds of tourists from Odisha's Balasore district were reportedly harassed and their vehicles were also damaged by some locals of the neighbouring state on Tuesday.

"When it comes to the interests of the people of the country, no state government should resort to such cheap politics. Protecting the interest of the citizens should be the priority of any ...