Reacting to the violence that took place against a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in West Bengal, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that TMC means 'Talibani Mindset and Culture’. He further said, "[TMC’s talibani mindset] has been confirmed by one of the tallest leaders in Congress, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury...[He also] demanded the President's rule."