West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has thrown an "open challenge" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP to arrest her in connection with the Saradha chit fund scandal, if they can.
The Trinamool Congress chief came up with the challenge following the arrest of minister Madan Mitra over the Saradha scam, Times of India reported.
"I dare Narendra Modi and (BJP president) Amit Shah to arrest me. This is an open challenge," Mamata told the media.
She also said the situation in India is like Emergency now.
"We condemn all this. This is our stand. I will go to SSKM Hospital to meet Madan Mitra," she added.
She said Mitra had submitted his resignation before going to the CBI office, but added that he will continue as minister.
"We will not replace him. Madan had submitted a resignation letter before going to the CBI office. But I have not accepted it. He continues as transport minister. It is our challenge. A new battle has begun," Mamata said.
"Tell them to arrest me ... Narendra Modi's police and Amit Shah's goondas (hooligans)," she said.
An angry Banerjee tore apart BJP, and said the Trinamool will take to the streets on Saturday in protest.
