The BJP has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the state. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Banerjee of running a 'dictatorship' and stated her remarks implied Shah was 'hiding' and only allowed to leave his hotel. Patra also alleged that Banerjee's actions threaten the entire country and cited past attacks on BJP leaders and activists in West Bengal, claiming the state is being destroyed.