Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar during the Winter Session of Parliament. In response, Banerjee defiantly stated that he considers mimicry an art form and dared the Centre to put him in jail. Pradhan condemned the arrogance of the ruling party in West Bengal, stating that those who mock constitutional posts and individuals from marginalized backgrounds will never be forgiven by the people. The TMC is a part of the INDIA Opposition bloc.