Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb compared Punjabis, Jats and Bengalis in a controversial statement. He said Punjabis and Jats are known more for their physical power than brains and Bengalis just the opposite. "If we talk about the people of Punjab, we say, he's a Punjabi, a Sardar. The Sardar isn't afraid of anyone. They are very strong but have less brains. One can't win them over with strength but with love and affection. Let me tell you about the Jats of Haryana. So how do people talk about Jats they say Jats are less intelligent but are very physically healthy. If you challenge a Jat, he will bring his gun out of his house," said Biplab Deb while speaking at an Agartala Press Club event. "For Bengal or Bengalis, it is said that one shouldn't challenge them with regards to intelligence. Bengalis are known as very intelligent and it is their identity in India every community is known with a certain type and character," he said further.