West Bengal minister and senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has strongly criticized the protest led by Mamata Banerjee, claiming that neither the people of West Bengal nor members of her own party support such demonstrations. His remarks came amid the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following recent political developments in the state.
Speaking to reporters, Ghosh questioned the relevance of Banerjee's sit-in protest and alleged that the TMC chief was attempting to divert attention from internal issues within her party. He said the public had already delivered its verdict and that repeated protests would not change the political reality on the ground. According to Ghosh, many TMC workers and leaders themselves are dissatisfied, adding that “neither the public nor the party wants this.”
Banerjee recently organized a protest in Kolkata, accusing the BJP of using money, intimidation and administrative pressure to weaken the TMC and encourage defections. She alleged that there was an organized attempt to split her party and undermine opposition forces in West Bengal.
The protest was also linked to allegations of attacks on TMC leaders and workers after the recent political upheaval in the state. Banerjee claimed that her party members were being targeted and called on opposition parties to unite against what she described as political intimidation.
Responding to these allegations, Ghosh dismissed the protest as a political exercise aimed at maintaining relevance. He argued that if Banerjee truly enjoyed widespread support, she would not need to organize such demonstrations. The BJP leader further claimed that several TMC members were distancing themselves from the party due to dissatisfaction with its leadership and functioning.
The exchange comes at a time when the TMC is facing reports of internal dissent and speculation about possible defections. Recent developments have intensified political tensions in West Bengal, with both parties trading accusations over governance, law and order, and alleged attempts to influence legislators.
Political observers believe the latest war of words reflects the increasingly confrontational atmosphere in West Bengal politics. While the TMC maintains that it is fighting to protect democracy and its workers, the BJP insists that the protests are an attempt to conceal growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party's ranks.
West Bengal minister and senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has strongly criticized the protest led by Mamata Banerjee, claiming that neither the people of West Bengal nor members of her own party support such demonstrations. His remarks came amid the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following recent political developments in the state.
Speaking to reporters, Ghosh questioned the relevance of Banerjee's sit-in protest and alleged that the TMC chief was attempting to divert attention from internal issues within her party. He said the public had already delivered its verdict and that repeated protests would not change the political reality on the ground. According to Ghosh, many TMC workers and leaders themselves are dissatisfied, adding that “neither the public nor the party wants this.”
Banerjee recently organized a protest in Kolkata, accusing the BJP of using money, intimidation and administrative pressure to weaken the TMC and encourage defections. She alleged that there was an organized attempt to split her party and undermine opposition forces in West Bengal.
The protest was also linked to allegations of attacks on TMC leaders and workers after the recent political upheaval in the state. Banerjee claimed that her party members were being targeted and called on opposition parties to unite against what she described as political intimidation.
Responding to these allegations, Ghosh dismissed the protest as a political exercise aimed at maintaining relevance. He argued that if Banerjee truly enjoyed widespread support, she would not need to organize such demonstrations. The BJP leader further claimed that several TMC members were distancing themselves from the party due to dissatisfaction with its leadership and functioning.
The exchange comes at a time when the TMC is facing reports of internal dissent and speculation about possible defections. Recent developments have intensified political tensions in West Bengal, with both parties trading accusations over governance, law and order, and alleged attempts to influence legislators.
Political observers believe the latest war of words reflects the increasingly confrontational atmosphere in West Bengal politics. While the TMC maintains that it is fighting to protect democracy and its workers, the BJP insists that the protests are an attempt to conceal growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party's ranks.
