Why do leftist intellectuals hate Dilip Ghosh a lot? Here is the rationale

Dilip Ghosh, the BJP Chief of West Bengal, is credited for the meteoric rise of the social gathering in State politics. An RSS employee since 1984, Ghosh was tasked to steer the BJP in West Bengal in 2015. Under his tutelage, the social gathering noticed a steep rise in its membership and electoral success within the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. An outspoken character, Dilip Ghosh has been a hated determine within the Bengali leftist mental sphere.
Although Ghosh has stirred controversies for his politically incorrect statements, it’s his outspoken nature that continues to draw members and voters to the social gathering. The leftist intellectuals within the state discovered protected haven beneath the Trinamool Congress authorities, following the ouster of the CPI(M) from the facility corridors. Due to similarity in ideologies of curbing free speech and dissent, they’ve left no stone unturned to malign the BJP Chief whereas remaining detached to the actions of the TMC.
Given that Dilip Ghosh and BJP poses a severe risk to Mamata Banerjee’s political profession, they’ve upped their ante amidst the continuing polls. The BJP State Chief has just lately criticised the West Bengal Chief Minister of ‘orchestrating’ an accident and showcasing her supposedly ‘injured’ leg to the world. While slamming her for her theatrics, he urged her to change to ‘Bermuda’ as a substitute of a saree. His remark didn’t go down effectively with leftist journalists, who performed the ‘women card’ to color him as a misogynist.
Dilip Ghosh answering “Secular Journalist”. We are happy with you.দিলীপ ঘোষ উত্তর দিচ্ছেন “সেকুলার সাংবাদিক”। তোমার জন্য আমরা গর্বিত. https://t.co/tw2644szgp pic.twitter.com/NOneE26pfn— Gour Biswas (@DrGourBiswas) April 7, 2021
On being intimidated by a feminine movie star in a condescending tone over his ‘Bermuda’ jibe, he clarified, “This might be acceptable to you not to me. I have the courage to speak truth to power… I am unanswerable to society. I will speak out on matters that are not acceptable in our society… If you feel bad about it, then, I can’t help you.” But the movie star additional prodded him in a bid to solicit an indignant response from him. A visibly irked Dilip Ghosh responded, “Motei sadharon nagorik non apni. Jebhabe kotha bolchen. Nekami korben na apni (You are not an ordinary citizen as evident from your tone. Don’t do drama here).”
The girl then used his assertion for example to say that he doesn’t suppose earlier than commenting. The BJP Chief snapped at her stated, “Apni bolta parle ami o bolte pari. Ami ki dai niyeche naki sob bhalo kotha bolbo (If you can talk like this, then, even I can. Did I take responsibility of speaking only good things?)” He additionally added that he’s a standard man not like her and didn’t resort to dramatising something for private or political positive aspects.
These intellectuals have eaten the system like parasites, remarked Dilip Ghosh
In a press convention held on January 15 final yr, BJP MP from West Bengal Dilip Ghosh took a dig at just a few outstanding Bengali intellectuals who had been up-in-arms in opposition to CAA and NRC. His remark got here on the backdrop of a contentious viral video whereby the stated intellectuals may very well be seen repeating “Kagoj Amra Dekhabo Na”, which suggests “we will not show papers.” The video in query is the Bengali adaption of comic Varun Grover’s Anti-CAA anthem “Hum Kaghaz Nahin Dikhayenga.”
On being requested by a journalist about his opinion on the video, he stated that there existed a chance that a few of these Communist-backed intellectuals won’t have papers. He labelled the cabal as “nonsensical” and “treacherous” for not understanding the significance of procuring legitimate identification playing cards as and when required. He stated that the intellectuals had betrayed the nation, pocketed the nation’s sources on the expense of the poor, ate up the system like “parasites”, and lacked the backbone to face for “truth,” out of loyalty to their political masters.
Lastly, Dilip Ghosh identified that shouting “Azadi” on the street would possibly fetch one newspaper headlines however don’t do something good for the society at giant. Ghosh additionally implied that such deceptive narratives don’t have an effect on the social gathering however expose their vicious agenda to the folks.
Rogre debo, warns BJP Chief on intellectuals coming into politics
During a current interview with Sangbad Pratidin, Dilip Ghosh slammed the foyer of leftist intellectuals for attempting to politicise key points. At about 17 minutes into the interview, he was requested concerning the launch of a brand new track titled, “Amra onno desh e jabo na ai desh e tai thakbo (We will not go anywhere but stay only in this country).”
Dilip Ghosh replied, “I have told intellectuals to sing and dance. It is their job. Don’t do politics. Leave it upon us.” He added, “Nahole rogre debo (Else I will scratch)“. On being asked what did he imply, Dilip Ghosh replied in his typical no-bars held manner, “Jane aura ami ki bhabe rograi (They know how I can scratch).”

(Video Courtesy: Youtube/ Sangbad Pratidin)Cannot eat beef on the roadside, cautioned Dilip Ghosh
The journalist requested the BJP Chief that intellectuals in West Bengal are fearful that their particular person liberty shall be compromised if BJP involves energy. He responded, “Those who make such allegations will definitely have a problem. Those who stand on the road and eat beef will definitely face problems. If you want to do so, then, do it in your kitchen. You can even consume dog or goat if you want. Why do you need to eat beef on the road?”
Furthermore, he emphasised, “Anyone who tries to look modern by disrespecting the culture and societal norms gets lost in history… Under the immunity of power, those who insulted the culture of the land will not be spared by society. I am not stopping anyone from eating anything. You have to follow the law of the land. Here (in WB), there is no restriction on the consumption of beef. But, there is a restriction on the sale and where it can be consumed. But since none is stopping you, it doesn’t mean that you can do whatever you want.”
“TMC has become Total Muslim Congress”, emphasised West Bengal BJP Chief
Dilip Ghosh had been a vocal critic of the Muslim appeasement politics of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh has stated that Trinamool Congress has develop into Total Muslim Congress (TMC). Reacting to the Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal authorities’s directive to construct eating halls for mid-day meals in faculties having 70% or extra minority college students, Ghosh stated that TMC is a by-product of minority appeasement politics began by Congress.
Talking to India Today, Dilip Ghosh stated, “TMC has become Total Muslim Congress, they do politics by dividing (people) in the name of religion for vote. Partition also had happened due to this reason.” He stated that it is rather fallacious to carry distinction in youngsters within the title of faith, saying it’s harmful for the nation. They discuss Hindu Muslim unity, but when they’re separated from childhood on the idea of faith, how can it occur?
Dilip Ghosh Vs Intellectuals
Ghosh has performed a significant function in making BJP a family title in West Bengal. With his politically incorrect statements on Muslim appeasement, beef politics, and the parasitic function of students and artists, he has drawn the ire of the Bengali intellectuals. Since the departure of the Communist regime, their affect on society has tremendously diminished.
Even although they’ve discovered shelter beneath the Trinamool Congress dispensation, they’ve miserably didn’t suppress the rise of BJP within the State. And when you possibly can’t suppress them, you possibly can solely afford to hate them. Such has been the dynamics between Dilip Ghosh and the leftist intellectuals.