Kolkata, Nov 25 (TIWN) The leader of opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday responded to a call for a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, but avoided a one-to-one meeting with her.

During the question hour in the Assembly on Friday, Adhikari alleged that the state government is violating constitutional provisions by disallowing the opposition space.Soon after the debate, the Marshal of the Assembly informed Adhikari that the Chief Minister intends to have a meeting with him at her room.  However, instead of going alone, Adhikari asked fellow BJP legislators Manoj Tigga, Ashoke Lahiri and Agnimitra Paul to accompany him.  Later, Adhikari told mediapersons, “Had I met the Chief Minister alone in her room, it could have led to a lot of political rumours and debates.So as soon as I was informed that the Chief Minister intended to have a meeting with me, I asked Manoj Tigga, Ashoke Lahiri and Agnimitra Paul to accompany me.”