"The state BJP unit is behaving as if it is the government. According to the Constitution, the Centre speaks to the state. But in this case, state BJP leaders are claiming that they have spoken to the Union Home Ministry about the forces," Chowdhury said.
Chowdhury made the comment in the light of state BJP president Rahul Sinha's assertion that he had spoken to the Centre and the central forces would arrive to conduct free and fair polls - a comment which invited all-round criticism from political parties, including the TMC, Congress and CPI(M).
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"What right does he have to make such an announcement. Even if the Centre sends central forces it would be only a face saver for the BJP state unit, which has been making tall promises and misguiding the state on the issue," Chowdhury said while addressing a meet the press programme.
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee yesterday had slammed the BJP state leadership for trying to challenge the constitutional authority of the state. While talking about the prospects of his party in the upcoming KMC and Municipal polls, Chowdhury said, "Our main aim is to retain the seats which we already have with us and try to regain lost ground."
Chowdhury blamed the TMC regime for letting loose rampant violence in several parts of the state and intimidating Congress workers and candidates. "In near about 30 per cent seats we have failed to field any candidates just because of the violence by the TMC. We have no faith in the SEC," he said.