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BJP's Dilip Ghosh Predicts Over 100 Seats in Bengal's First Phase Polls

BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh has expressed strong confidence in his party's performance in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, predicting over 100 seats. He launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress, questioning its candidates like Yusuf Pathan and Shatrughan Sinha as outsiders. Ghosh also criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's governance, citing a decline in local fish production. The high-voltage contest sees TMC aiming for a fourth term against a BJP push to form government after winning 77 seats last time.

Key Points: Bengal Polls: BJP's Dilip Ghosh Targets TMC, Predicts 100+ Seats

  • Ghosh predicts BJP win in 100+ seats
  • Attacks TMC for fielding "outsider" candidates
  • Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's governance on fish production
  • Comments on Congress leadership aiding BJP
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WB Elections: BJP's Dilip Ghosh targets TMC, predicts over 100 seats in first phase

BJP's Dilip Ghosh predicts over 100 seats in Bengal's first phase, attacks TMC on outsiders and Mamata Banerjee on fish production. Key quotes and analysis.

"s and analysis.QUOTE: BJP is going to get around 100 seats in the first phase itself. - Dilip Ghosh"

Kharagpur, April 23

BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh, on Thursday made strong remarks on the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polling, which is underway, expressing confidence in the party's performance and launching attacks on the ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition parties.

Speaking to ANI, Ghosh said, "The BJP's major influence area is in North and South Bengal, and I think the BJP will win more than 100 seats there. The path to victory will be clear from here..."

He further alleged that the TMC excludes local leaders while questioning the party's candidates, saying, "Mamata Banerjee repeatedly calls the BJP an outsider party, but the people of Bengal do not get a chance in TMC. Who is Yusuf Pathan? Who is Shatrughan Sinha? Who is Kirti Azad?"

Expressing confidence in the BJP's performance, he added, "BJP is going to get around 100 seats in the first phase itself."

Attacking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Ghosh said, "Mamata Banerjee is going to lose the election, that is why she is talking about fish and rice (Machali Bhat), but Mamata Banerjee does not know that Bengali people have to import fish and eggs from other states to eat. Fish production has declined in Bengal under the TMC government."

He also raised concerns over election conduct, stating, "The Election Commission faced a huge challenge in conducting a fear-free election in Bengal. I hope the public will exercise their right to vote without any fear."

Commenting on national politics, he added, "Congress is unable to find a hardworking president. Mallikarjun Kharge speaks anything, and the BJP benefits from it."

He further said, "Whenever Congress has made personal attacks on Modi, the BJP has benefited from it."

The state is set to witness a high-voltage contest between the incumbent Trinamool Congress, which is seeking a fourth consecutive term, and the BJP, which is aiming to form the government after a strong showing in the previous elections.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP, which secured 77 seats in the previous election, is making a renewed push to form the government in the state.

In West Bengal, the parties are contesting against one another for 294 Assembly seats. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), the first phase covers 152 Assembly constituencies, while the second phase includes 142 seats. There are a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase.

The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an observer, the rhetoric is getting very heated. The focus should be on development and governance, not just on calling each other outsiders. Both parties need to present a concrete vision for Bengal's future.
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Priya S
The point about local leaders is valid. Why bring in film stars and cricketers from outside when Bengal has so much homegrown talent? Politics should be for those who understand the ground reality of the state. 🤔
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Vikram M
Confidence is good, but overconfidence can backfire. BJP did well last time, but predicting 100+ seats so early feels like political posturing. The most important thing is a free and fair election without fear, as he mentioned. EC must ensure this.
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Rohit P
Machhli-Bhat politics again! Can we move beyond symbolism? We need to hear about jobs, industry, and education. Which party will bring investments to Bengal? That's what will decide my vote.
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Kavya N
His comment on Congress is spot on. Their leadership seems confused and their strategy of personal attacks never works. Bengal needs a stable government, whether it's TMC or BJP. This constant high-voltage drama is exhausting for common people.

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