Kolkata, February 20. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has boldly declared that the people of West Bengal are yearning for a seismic shift in the state’s political landscape, and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) stands no chance in halting this tide. Speaking to the media here, Ghosh unleashed a scathing critique of TMC’s tactics, particularly their resistance to the implementation of the Security-Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme.
‘TMC is trembling with fear,’ Ghosh asserted. ‘That’s why they’re opposing SRE, the courts, and the Election Commission at every turn. In Bengal, BJP is the real force to reckon with, prompting TMC to target our workers and leaders relentlessly.’ He emphasized a profound change in public sentiment sweeping across every village, with citizens demanding transformation that TMC can no longer suppress.
Addressing the recent defection of BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma to TMC, Ghosh remained unfazed. ‘We had an arrangement with him; he contested on our symbol. But from day one, he wasn’t aligned with BJP’s principles or methods. Elections have clarified everything, which is positive. We’ll field a strong winner in his constituency.’
On the prevalent culture of freebies, Ghosh noted it’s a nationwide malaise affecting all parties to some extent. ‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned against diverting development funds for such schemes,’ he said. ‘Yet, it’s become a tradition. Victories aren’t won on freebies alone—Delhi’s previous government distributed plenty but still lost. Governments failing on development resort to these announcements.’
Ghosh painted a grim picture of West Bengal’s plight: crumbling roads, rampant unemployment among youth, and the futility of freebie politics in delivering real welfare. ‘Freebies don’t benefit people; they mask deeper failures.’
Reacting to protests against the film ‘The Kerala Story 2’, Ghosh defended artistic freedom. ‘If portraying truth is seen as spreading hate, that hate already exists. Cinema’s role is to expose reality for societal reform. Suppressing it only worsens conditions.’
As West Bengal gears up for future electoral battles, Ghosh’s words signal BJP’s aggressive push, banking on grassroots momentum to challenge TMC’s dominance.