Kolkata, Feb. 7 -- In a massive showdown, the opposition BJP walked out of the assembly on Saturday after the ruling Trinamool Congress initiated a breach of privilege motion against BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul over her comments on madrasa education and spending on minority welfare during the budget debate.
The row traces back to the previous day's discussion on the state budget, when Paul, the Asansol South MLA, questioned the enhanced allocation for madrasa education and minority development schemes.
Terming the policy "appeasement," she asked whether madrasa education had produced professionals such as doctors or engineers and went on to allege that minority welfare initiatives were fostering criminality.
Her remarks triggered immediate ch...