Controversial Budget became even more controversial: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: Calling the budget a controversial one, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the budget became more controversial after the death of veteran parliamentarian E Ahamed.

"Controversial budget became even more controversial. It is very sad to see the way E Ahamed Ji and family were handled," said Mamata Banerjee in a statement.

"Condolences to the family of E Ahamed ji. He was first elected as an MLA 50 years ago and served the nation and the people of Kerala, " she added.

Banerjee's Trinamool Congress chose to boycott the first two days of the budget session protesting against demonetisation.