West Bengal’s political arena heated up on February 20 as BJP leader Dilip Ghosh confidently predicted a public uprising against Trinamool Congress (TMC), asserting that the masses’ desire for change will overwhelm the ruling party. From Kolkata, Ghosh targeted TMC’s stance on SRE, branding it as panic-driven obstructionism.
Engaging with journalists, Ghosh stated, ‘TMC’s fear is palpable—they’re clashing with SRE, courts, and Election Commission. BJP is Bengal’s true contender, hence the assaults on our cadre. Village-level attitudes have flipped; people want overhaul, and TMC is helpless.’
Regarding ex-BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joining TMC, Ghosh viewed it pragmatically. ‘Our deal let him contest on BJP lines, but he was never ideologically committed. Clarity from polls is beneficial—we’ll put forward a proven victor in his seat.’
Delving into freebies, Ghosh observed their ubiquity. ‘Every state sees this; parties indulge moderately. PM Modi has spoken against diverting funds meant for growth. It’s tradition-bound now. But free distributions don’t clinch elections—Delhi’s prior AAP government’s excesses led to defeat. Development-deficient regimes peddle these as distractions.’
The BJP leader highlighted Bengal’s crises: dilapidated infrastructure, youth unemployment crisis. ‘Freebies harm more than help; they sideline genuine progress.’
Addressing furor over ‘The Kerala Story 2’, he argued, ‘If truth depiction equals hate-mongering, the hate was already there. Cinema exposes for reform. Concealment or support for cover-ups aggravates societal ills.’
With such pronouncements, Ghosh is rallying BJP forces, foreseeing a mandate for change that buries TMC’s reign.