Kolkata, July 18 -- Union Minister of State and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday hit back at TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee over allegations against rebel Trinamool leaders and the BJP, saying the demolition of Banerjee's office was due to it being "illegal".

Speaking to ANI, Majumdar said, "His office was illegal; that is why it was demolished. If he claims his office is legal, let him produce the papers."

Earlier, an anti-encroachment drive was carried out at the office of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in Amtala amid security arrangements, officials said.

Taking a swipe at Banerjee's recent challenges, the BJP leader questioned his credibility. "As for his challenges -- who would believe them? Back in 2019, he declared...