A BJP MLA from Onda, Amarnath Shakha, stirred controversy by alleging that Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee could be ‘bought’ for Rs 25 lakh and suggesting she leave the state with a Muslim. His remarks followed compensation controversies linked to the R G Kar rape case. This echoed similar comments previously made by BJP’s Tamluk MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay.