P Chidambaram critical of TMC ruled Bengal

Kolkata: Union Home minister P Chidambaram on Thursday was critical of Trinamool Congress ruled West Bengal, a UPA ally, saying that 82 people were killed in 455 cases of inter-party clashes in the last six months which was 'a matter of concern'.

Quoting statistics, Chidambaram, addressing the members of Calcutta Chamber of Commerce, said 1112 people were also injured in the inter-party clashes which was "a matter of concern and it should come to an end".

He said there should be a democratic way to protest and not violence. "Before we ask Maoists to abjure violence, we must follow the same."

He also urged the business communities to take active part in strengthening democracy in the country.