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4d ago

Dilip Ghosh Defies Party Leadership, Defends Actions Amid Bengal BJP Rift

Former BJP state president Dilip Ghosh faces backlash for attending temple event with Mamata Banerjee, raising questions about party unity and leadership ahead of 2026 elections.

Sukanta Majumdar
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Overview

  • Dilip Ghosh attended the Digha Jagannath temple inauguration on April 30 without BJP approval and met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, sparking internal dissent.
  • State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar and other senior leaders publicly criticized Ghosh, distancing the party from his actions and questioning his loyalty.
  • Ghosh defended his RSS and Hindutva credentials, rejected calls to leave the BJP, and criticized current leadership for the party’s declining electoral fortunes since his tenure.
  • He accused critics within the party of lacking grassroots experience and coming from other political parties after 2021, implying they lack credibility.
  • The incident highlights deepening factional divides within the Bengal BJP as the party struggles with defections and prepares for the 2026 Assembly elections.