TMC MP and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee criticised BJP, calling it "like a snake". He said, "If you keep 1 or 18 in your backyard...eventually it'll bite you. This time in upcoming elections...ensure that no snake is there in Alipurduar." He added, "In upcoming polls, stand in the queue to teach them a lesson through EVM."