Overview

• Dilip Ghosh, former BJP MP, threatened women protesters during a road inauguration in Kharagpur, warning he would 'choke' them if they continued shouting.
• The women questioned Ghosh's absence during his tenure as MP and credited the road project to TMC councillor Pradip Sarkar, leading to a heated exchange.
• Ghosh referred to the protesters as 'TMC's dogs' and accused them of being politically motivated, further escalating tensions.
• The confrontation ended with protesters surrounding Ghosh's car, prompting police intervention to manage the situation.
• TMC leaders condemned Ghosh's remarks and staged protests outside his residence, demanding an apology, while Ghosh defended his comments as intentional.