Kolkata, June 13 -- Tushar Kanti Das, who lodged a complaint against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks during the Assembly polls, alleged that Banerjee's comments were utterly reprehensible, as they could have potentially incited communal tension between the two communities.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, regarding the timing of the complaint, Tushar Kanti Das alleged that he had hoped the Election Commission of India (ECI) would take cognisance of the issue, but since no action was taken against the former West Bengal CM, he decided to lodge the complaint himself.

"What she said was broadcast on every channel and drew widespread condemnation. People ask why I didn't complain while TMC was in power. It is a ...