Howrah, Feb. 17 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the Election Commission, alleging that it was interfering in state matters and threatening officials and said that any attempt to "kill democracy" by anyone would be met with a "befitting reply."

The Chief Minister called the poll panel "Tughlaki commission" and alleged that state government officers were being harassed.

Addressing a press conference here, Banerjee accused the poll body of overreach and harassment. "The ECI is interfering in every state matter. They're threatening. We will follow the rules. But this is a Tughlaki commission. If you cross the boundary, then the people will reply with a sixer," Banerjee said.

She alleged that common citizen...