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Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh dropped a bombshell by revealing the party didn't want him at PM Modi's rally. This marks his third absence from major BJP events since May. Ghosh's relationship with state leadership soured after his controversial temple visit with Mamata Banerjee. His cryptic "assignment in Delhi" remark adds intrigue to the ongoing political drama.

Key Points: Dilip Ghosh Skips Modi Rally After BJP Leadership Snub

  • Ghosh alleges BJP sidelined him from Modi's Durgapur rally
  • Former Bengal BJP chief skips third major party event this year
  • His Delhi trip fuels speculation amid strained relations
  • Ghosh faced backlash after Mamata Banerjee temple meet controversy
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Dilip Ghosh skips PM Modi rally, says party did not want him to attend

BJP's Dilip Ghosh claims party excluded him from PM Modi's West Bengal rally, sparking fresh tensions within state leadership.

"The party did not invite me... Maybe my presence will cause inconvenience – Dilip Ghosh"

Kolkata, July 18

BJP’s former national vice-president and the party’s ex-state chief in West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh, on Friday morning, left for New Delhi just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be addressing a crucial political rally at the industrial township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district later in the day.

Before leaving for Delhi, Ghosh also made an explosive statement to the media, claiming that he had decided not to attend the Prime Minister’s rally at the last moment, as the party’s leadership did not want him to attend.

"Initially, I said I would attend the rally, as common party workers had demanded. But the party did not invite me to be there. Probably the party leadership does not want me to be there. Maybe my presence will be a cause of inconvenience for the leadership. So I am not attending the Prime Minister’s rally,” Ghosh said in the morning at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata before leaving for Delhi.

However, he made a loaded statement when asked why he was going specifically to Delhi on this crucial day. “I am going to Delhi with an assignment for the party,” Ghosh said without elaborating further.

Dilip Ghosh also remained conspicuous by his absence at an earlier rally by PM Modi at Alipurduar district in May and the one by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, in Kolkata in June.

Ghosh, also a former Lok Sabha member of the BJP, attracted the ire of the party's state leadership after he attended the inauguration ceremony of Lord Jagannath Temple at Digha in East Midnapore district along with his newly-wedded wife in May this year, much to the disliking of the party leadership.

After videos of his cordial interaction with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee within the temple premises went viral, several BJP supporters criticised Ghosh over the development on social media, which posed embarrassment for the state party leadership.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an observer, this seems like classic political maneuvering. Ghosh's popularity might be seen as a threat to others in state leadership. The BJP needs to handle such situations carefully to avoid damaging morale.
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Priya S
Whatever the internal issues, leaders should maintain discipline. Publicly airing grievances doesn't help anyone. BJP is a cadre-based party and everyone should follow the leadership's decisions.
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Arjun K
The real issue is Ghosh attending Mamata's event. In politics, perception matters. You can't be cozy with opposition and expect your party to welcome you with open arms. He should have been more careful.
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Kavya N
This is so typical of Indian politics! Instead of focusing on development, leaders are busy with internal squabbles. Common people suffer while netas play their games. Shame!
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Vikram M
Maybe there's more to this story. Ghosh saying he has "an assignment for the party" in Delhi suggests this could be part of some bigger plan. Let's not jump to conclusions.
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Michael C
Interesting dynamics here. In Western politics, such public disagreements would be more common. But in India's party system, this kind of dissent is rare and significant.

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