New Delhi, June 8 -- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Monday accused the BJP of spreading lies about the internal situation in Trinamool Congress, which is facing dissentions, saying "it's fake and fabricated narrative".

He alleged "blackmailing, coaxing" and that threats were being given of using probe agencies.

He also said that the rebel faction does not have 20 MPs and that the entire episode has become a "prestige issue" for Home Minister Amit Shah.

"BJP is spreading lies. It's fake and fabricated narrative. In the meanwhile, blackmailing Coaxing, trying to bribe, threaten, with ED, CBI and with dire consequences with the Police. They don't have 20 MPs. They are desperate. It has become a prestige issue for...