After BJP MP Khagen Murmu was attacked in West Bengal, party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Mamata Banerjee-led TMC. He said, "Today, TMC...no longer stands for Trinamool Congress, but rather government with Taliban mentality and culture." He added, "T stands for atrocities against tribals, M stands for atrocities against women and C stands for citizens rendered completely helpless."