Kolkata, March 7 -- Mamata Banerjee on Saturday came down heavily on the BJP-led union government, alleging that the Centre was trying to threaten and pressure constitutional authorities and political leaders across the country to work in its favour.
Speaking at a protest stage at Dorina Crossing in Kolkata, the West Bengal chief minister claimed that intimidation and surveillance were being used to control institutions and leaders.
Referring to the recent resignation of former West Bengal governor C. V. Ananda Bose, Banerjee alleged that he too had been pressured to step down.
"I know the reason why he was removed, but I will not say it. I will only say that he was threatened. Many people do not want Raj Bhavan to become a BJP party off...