Dubbing the claims of BJP IT cell as ‘baseless’ the Trinamool Congres said, ‘If they release the full audio recording, we will hold a press conference’.
The audio tape in question is related to Clubhouse chat where Prashant Kishor could be reportedly heard saying that ‘BJP is winning Bengal’.
TMC has reportedly come out in open defence of its political strategist Prashant Kishor, popularly known as PK, after a controversy erupted when the IT cell of the BJP released an audio tape where PK said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hugely popular in West Bengal, which is one of the three factors that will decide which party sweeps the state in the ongoing Assembly elections.
Trinamool Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien said, "They (the BJP) have only published a portion of the audio tape. Let them release the full tape. BJP will get less than 100 seats in the elections. If they release the full audio recording, we will hold a press conference."
"I have heard the full recording. In a portion it is said that the BJP is getting 38 to 39 per cent votes, but that is said against a question as to how the Trinamool is getting 45 to 46 per cent votes. Let them take out the full recording, why they are so scared," O'Brien added.
Senior Trinamool leader Dola Sen also urged the BJP to release the full audio recording.
"Of the eight-phase polling in the state, the elections for four phases have been completed. The BJP has understood that Trinamool is coming to power for a third time. Now it is trying to create sensation, else they won't get any workers," the Trinamool leader said.
Besides, Prashant Kishor maintained his stand and said through social media that the BJP will not be able to cross the 100-mark in Bengal elections.