Kolkata, March 7 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Central government, alleging that it was attempting to "break Bengal" with rising gas prices and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

Adressing an event in Kolkata, the Chief Minister flagged the hike in LPG cylinder prices and raised concerns over new booking guidelines requiring consumers to book gas 21 days in advance.

"Gas prices have increased again. Now you have to book gas 21 days prior, so what will you do for 21 days if the gas at your home is over? What will you eat? Will you give home delivery of food to people? Even the kerosene quota has been reduced. You're increasing prices of things every day," she said, ...