The Trinamool accused Mr. Modi of “horse trading”, and said it was taking the issue to the Election Commission. Mr. Modi said the land under West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s feet is slipping and that her MLAs are keen to join the BJP. It is difficult for you to survive as you have betrayed the people of Bengal,” Mr. Modi said. Mr. O’Brien addressed Mr. Modi as “expiry babu” — as Ms. Banerjee often refers to the Prime Minister as one whose time is expired. Mr. Modi said: Chupchap/Kamal-ey chap, to vote for lotus silently.

Source: The Hindu April 29, 2019 10:35 UTC