Mamata asks Left Front to keep mum for 10 years

Earlier, LF members held noisy protests in the assembly alleging questions pertaining to the home department - under Banerjee - were not allowed in the house.

The LF members were back in their seats after Banerjee entered , but walked out after Mishra's questions directed at the chief minister was disallowed.

Interacting with journalists, Mishra said: "This is not the first time she has asked us to put leukoplasts on our mouth and keep mum for ten years. But I would like to tell her that there was more need for leukoplasts in the hospitals, where there is a dearth of such adhesive tapes."

"The state government is talking big about increasing hospital beds. But due to shortage of experts and doctors, these are nothing but death beds," he said.

Mishra alleged that Banerjee was using the assembly like public rallies. "She makes speeches whenever she feels like. She replies to questions put to other ministers, but remains silent when we put questions about the departments under her direct supervision".