West Bengal [ Images ] Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee [ Images ] on Wednesday sought to ignore Union Health minister Anbumani Ramadoss' suggestion that he give up the cigarette by refusing to react to it.

"No comment," was all Bhattacharjee, a heavy smoker, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the minister's suggestion.

Kick the butt: Ramadoss to Buddhadeb

Ramadoss had sent letters to all state governments, asking them to make the workplace smoke free by October 2.

The West Bengal government has also issued a circular against smoking in its offices.