Taking a dig at a section of Bangladeshi politicians, who said the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wondered whether Indians “would have lollipop” when external forces would try to occupy Indian lands.
Speaking in the West Bengal
Assembly, she urged people to remain calm and not get provoked by statements made in Bangladesh, stating that West Bengal will always stand by any decision taken by the Centre.
Mocking some Bangladeshi leaders, who have made provocative statements recently, she said, “Stay calm and healthy and have peace of mind.”