Kolkata, May 23 -- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday reacted to reports of alleged threats received by a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram who had served Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying such attempts aimed at creating tension in the country would be dealt with firmly.

Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said that certain individuals were trying to disturb peace through such actions and warned of a strong response.

"A few people cause tension in India by doing such things. That time is now gone. It is our Government now. Everything will be responded to well," Ghosh said.

The alleged threats that the vendor had received over WhatsApp reportedly came after the vendor served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his poll ral...