Minister without portfolio Jaitley, convalescing in New York, posted on Facebook that the Opposition leaders rallying behind the Bengal chief minister were a “Kleptocrat’s Club” and aspired to capture the reins of the country. What is her strategy in inviting all other leaders belonging to every opposition to join her on the Dharna?” Jaitley asked. Responding to a question on Jaitley’s 700-plus-word post, Mamata said in Calcutta: “We wish him a prompt recovery. “With egg on her face, to celebrate it as a moral victory is a dichotomy available only to Mamata Banerjee’s realm of politics,” Smriti said. Replying to a question, she claimed that the Mamata government’s alleged attempts not to allow BJP leaders to hold rallies in Bengal were increasing the party’s support among the people.

Source: The Telegraph February 05, 2019 21:56 UTC