India has rich culture, heritage; why compare nation with Pak: Mamata asks PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking why he frequently compares India with Pakistan. Banerjee, while dressing an anti-citizenship law rally in Siliguri, said it is a shame that even after 70 years of Independence, people have to prove ir nationality.

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"India is a big country with a rich culture and herit. Why does PM regularly compare our nation with Pakistan? "Are you prime minister of India or ambassor of Pakistan. Why do you refer to Pakistan in every issue?" chief minister said.

She accused BJP of "deliberately" creating confusion over implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying its leers have been making contrictory statements on issue.

"On one hand prime minister is saying re will be NRC but on or, union home minister and or ministers are claiming that exercise will be conducted across country," she ded.

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