"People in PoK are seeing the positive changes across the Line of Control and they are asking themselves that if things are like that, why are we suffering," he said.
Banerjee alleged that the West Bengal units of both CPI(M) and Congress, who are part of the INDIA alliance, have joined hands and helped the BJP in the state.
Sibal's remarks came after Shah, while referring to the interim bail granted by the Supreme Court to Kejriwal, reportedly said many in the country believed he was given special treatment.
When the issue was raised once again during the press conference, Akhilesh brushed aside the question, saying, "there are other issues that are more important than this."