Didi warns B'desh politicians over 'claims'; supports centre

Extending support to the central government on the Bangladesh issue once again, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed hope that the Indian foreign secretary's Bangladesh visit would be successful.

"We expect the Indian diplomacy talks to be successful and expect peace to return," she said.

Speaking in the assembly, Banerjee gave a stern message to Bangladeshi politicians, especially after Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders said at a public meeting in Dhaka that their country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. "Those who are saying this do not have strength. We are conscientious citizens who are enduring the test of patience. When you capture us, do you think we will eat lollipops?" she said. She also urged people to remain calm and not get provoked by statements made in Bangladesh and slammed the Bangladeshi leaders for making provocative statements.

She highlighted that politics of the two countries are different. The Indian Constitution respects secularism and democracy, she said.

Meanwhile, BSF nabbed a scooty rider with 12 gold biscuits and 2 gold bricks and two others who came to take delivery in the Nadia district.