West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over INDIA Bloc Rally
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh has launched a sharp political attack against opposition figures, criticizing recent anti-revision demonstrations and defending ongoing electoral roll updates in the state.
Speaking to reporters, Ghosh targeted political leadership following a high-profile opposition rally in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan held in protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He claimed that regional political figures were seeking renewed national alignment out of political vulnerability.
“Earlier, she set out to become the top leader herself. Now, she has nothing left in her hands. Today, she isn’t even an elected representative. That is why, out of utter helplessness, she goes around accepting Sonia ji as her leader again. Her party is finished today,” Ghosh stated.
Turning to the administrative electoral process, Ghosh rejected complaints regarding election authorities, arguing that political acceptance of public mandates remains essential regardless of electoral outcomes.
“As long as she was winning, democracy was fine, and the Election Commission was fine. The moment she lost, everything went wrong. Keep faith in the people; the people decide who wins and who loses. One must accept the verdict of the public,” he said.
Ghosh further argued that recent revisions to voter rolls eliminated irregular registrations, which he asserted had previously influenced past vote counts in the state.
“Look, when the revision occurred, the fake voter base through which previous victories were secured was eliminated. Once they were separated, a free and fair election took place. A genuine election happened in Bengal after many years, and people are happy about it; change has arrived. No outsider can simply enter and become a citizen of this country or avail benefits here,” he added.
To counter opposition messaging, Ghosh announced that government supporters would stage statewide rallies to communicate official policies and prevent political unrest.
Shifting to upcoming civic administration, Ghosh outlined state security preparations for the festive period, including Deepavali, Kali Puja, and Jagaddhatri Puja celebrations. Under current administrative arrangements, cabinet ministers have been assigned specific districts to monitor local law and order, with Ghosh taking charge of Purba Medinipur, also known as East Midnapore.
“The government is keeping a close watch across all of West Bengal to ensure that the upcoming Deepavali, Kali Puja, and Jagaddhatri Puja are conducted smoothly and with enthusiasm. Every cabinet minister has been assigned the responsibility of overseeing law and order in one district. I have been given charge of Purba Medinipur. I am also meeting with them to ensure all arrangements are in place and nothing goes wrong. This is the government’s duty, and the public must cooperate,” Ghosh explained.
In addition to security matters, Ghosh criticized past funding allocations for marginal communities, specifically pointing to development boards established for the Matua, Rajbanshi, and Bhumij Adivasi populations during previous administrations.
“Mamata Banerjee had formed several development boards in West Bengal: the Rajbanshi Board, the Matua Board, the Bhumij Adivasi Board, but gave neither funds nor work to anyone. She only played politics,” he claimed.
Highlighting the economic challenges faced by immigrant populations, particularly members of the Matua community originating from Bangladesh, Ghosh maintained that community boards required active operational funding and targeted support, initiatives he credited current leadership with advancing.
