"You (BJP) cannot defeat Mamata Banerjee. Defeating Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is not just difficult, it’s impossible. This is known to Amit Shah, PM Modi, and the entire BJP. Even the Chief Election Commissioner knows this. That’s why they have taken complete control over West Bengal," Raut told

According to officials, the threat was received by the minister’s Private Assistant, Vishvendra Shah, from an unidentified number. The caller allegedly issued a direct threat to shoot the minister