Overview

• On July 8, Ghosh and Bhattacharya met in full public view at the BJP’s Salt Lake headquarters, with the two embracing before declaring a truce.
• Following the meeting, Ghosh told reporters he remains with the BJP, serving as a dedicated party worker.
• Bhattacharya described differences as temporary, affirming that the party will fight under the lotus symbol in the 2026 polls.
• The reconciliation follows Ghosh’s absence from major gatherings featuring top BJP figures such as Narendra Modi, Amit Shah.
• His earlier promise to appear “on one dais or the other” on July 21 had fueled rumors of defection to the Trinamool Congress.