Will continue speaking about CPRF interference till it stops working for BJP Mamata

    Jamalpur (WB), Apr 9 (PTI) Reacting sharply to the
notice served on her by the Election Commission of India for
her comments over central forces intimidating voters,
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit out
at the poll panel, saying that she would continue speaking
about CRPF interference till it stops working for the BJP.
    Iterating that the ECI was working at the behest of
the BJP, Banerjee said, the prime minister campaigns on
polling days, yet there is no ruling that he has violated the
Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
    Speaking at a rally at Jamalpur in Purba Bardhaman,
the TMC chief said, "I will continue speaking about
interference by CPRF till it stops working for the BJP. Will
salute the force, once it does. I do not care anything about
your (ECI's) showcause letters."
    The chief minister also accused the ECI of "not
listening to the TMC but following whatever the BJP is
saying".
    Banerjee said, she is also campaigning on election
days because the prime minister does so.
    "Why are you (PM) having 'Pariksha pe charcha' in West
Bengal where assembly elections are being held? Is it not a
violation of MCC?" she asked.
    The ECI has issued a notice to the West Bengal chief
minister on Thursday night for her prima facie "completely
false, provocative and intemperate statements" against central
armed police forces deputed on election duty in the state,
saying her remarksare demoralising the personnel.
    Banerjee has been asked to reply by Saturday. PTI SCH
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