Saying the MSP system would continue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up his attack on the Opposition by accusing them of “repeatedly lying” to farmers about the new farm laws and “using them for their politics”. The exodus of Trinamool Congress leaders has left party workers in despair. Despite leaders saying there is time and believing Mamata Banerjee can tide over the crisis, they know the BJP is taking advantage of the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the state this weekend could be some indication of what is to come, months ahead of the Assembly elections.