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Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has publicly acknowledged a growing distance between himself and the Bengal BJP leadership. His recent controversial temple inauguration with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sparked internal party criticism and raised questions about his political alignment. Ghosh defiantly stated that he manages his own schedule and attends social functions independently of party directives. The situation highlights ongoing internal tensions within the BJP's West Bengal unit, particularly with newer party members like Suvendu Adhikari.

Key Points: Dilip Ghosh Reveals Growing Rift in Bengal BJP Leadership

  • Ghosh admits distance from state BJP leadership
  • Criticized for temple event with Mamata Banerjee
  • Suggests tension with recent party entrants
  • Refuses to engage with party criticism
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Dilip Ghosh admits his 'growing distance' with Bengal leadership of BJP

BJP veteran Dilip Ghosh openly discusses internal party tensions and his disconnection from West Bengal BJP leadership

"I do not have any official schedule. I decide my own schedule. - Dilip Ghosh"

Kolkata, May 3

BJP's former national vice president and the ex-chief of the party's West Bengal unit, Dilip Ghosh, who had recently been in the midst of controversy over attending the inauguration of the Lord Jagannath Temple at Digha in East Midnapore district much to the disapproval of the party, on Saturday admitted the growing distance between him and the party’s state leadership for quite some time.

Ghosh also spoke about his absence from the official programmes of the state unit of the BJP.

“Have I attended any official programme of the party for the last three years? I do not have any official schedule. I decide my own schedule. I attend social and religious functions. I attend several non-political programmes. I interact with the media daily,” Ghosh told mediapersons on Saturday.

Ghosh had been under criticism from his party colleagues after he attended the inauguration of the Digha temple on April 30 with his newly wedded wife Rinku Ghosh.

He was also spotted interacting cordially with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the inauguration programme, the videos and photographs of which went viral on social media.

Thereafter, he faced scathing criticism from his party colleagues, including elected MPs and MLAs, who accused him of 'compromising' with the Chief Minister.

Even the state BJP president and Union minister of State Sukanta Majumdar said that attending the inauguration program was Ghosh’s personal choice and the party was nowhere related to it.

“Those who have suddenly become sympathetic towards BJP will say a lot of things. They have the right to say. I do not want to react to what they say since I do not need anyone’s support. Those who have joined BJP from another party are making tall claims now,” Ghosh said on Saturday.

Although he did not name anybody, his clear target was the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, an erstwhile two-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and also a former member of the Mamata Banerjee-led cabinet.

Adhikari switched to the BJP before the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, Adhikari refused to give any reaction to the comments of Ghosh.

“For the last three days I have not made any comment about him, I will not comment today either. I will comment in the future also,” he said.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Ghosh is showing his true colors now. How can a senior BJP leader be so cozy with Mamata Banerjee? This is exactly why BJP lost Bengal - lack of discipline in leadership. Party should take strict action.
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Priya M.
Honestly, attending a temple inauguration shouldn't be politicized. Ghosh has every right to attend religious functions. BJP should focus on real issues rather than internal squabbles. 🙏
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Amit S.
This is typical BJP infighting. First they bring outsiders like Adhikari and give them top posts, then original karyakartas like Ghosh feel sidelined. Saw same pattern in other states too.
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Sunita R.
As a Bengali, I find this whole drama unnecessary. Ghosh has been a strong voice for BJP in Bengal for years. Instead of appreciating his work, party is creating distance. Very disappointing!
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Debashish N.
The problem is BJP's double standards. When their leaders attend religious functions in other states, it's fine. But in Bengal, suddenly it becomes an issue? Hypocrisy much?
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Manoj B.
Whatever the politics, we must appreciate that Ghosh is speaking his mind openly. In today's politics, such honesty is rare. Hope BJP leadership listens to genuine concerns of grassroots workers.

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