New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Days after union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border fencing, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday mounted a strong counter-offensive, asserting that securing the international border was the Centre's responsibility.
She accused the BJP of spreading "misinformation" and targeting voters in the state.
Speaking on the infiltration issue, Banerjee questioned the role of central agencies in guarding the border.
"The BSF is deployed at the border. Who is responsible for stopping infiltrators? Who controls the border?" she asked.
Pointing out that Assam and Tripura also share borders with Bangladesh, the chief minister said "Why is Bengal being selectively targeted?"Banerj...