BJP's Amit Malviya criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and demanded her resignation over her administration's "failure" to stop Murshidabad violence. He alleged CM Mamata blamed external elements for inciting the "anti-Hindu violence", a claim denied by state police. Questioning her credibility and impartiality, he added, "Accountability is...overdue...Mamata Banerjee must step down."