Dilip Ghosh missing from BJP event list? Slams Mamata over Kolkata fires and political showmanship

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has stated that he is currently not part of any official programme scheduled by the party. He said, “I don’t have any official programme. I am attending non-political events. Sometimes there’s no programme. Rest is also necessary.” Ghosh noted that for the last three years he has not featured in any formal party programme and instead creates his own schedule involving social and religious events. “All programmes are not listed. Only public events are. I’ve never been bothered by it,” he added.

Ghosh also mentioned his daily engagements, saying that several people visit him regularly and he has to give them time, though these meetings are not considered official party activities. “From the morning, there’s interaction with people. That’s not written in the programme list but it still happens,” he said. He emphasised that these interactions are consistent and have continued over the years.

Meanwhile, BJP MLA and former cricketer Ashok Dinda made a strong statement addressing criticism from within the party. “Watch and see what happens. Many have said such things before, later they came and apologised with folded hands,” he said. Dinda criticised those who joined BJP from other parties and are now questioning senior leaders. He said he never sought favours or appointments and had refused to be flown to Delhi for inductions. “I do Bengal politics. I’ve never stood with folded hands at anyone’s door,” he stated. Referring to his courtesy visit to Mamata Banerjee, he said, “I showed courtesy. Mamata Banerjee herself could not show it.”

Ghosh also targeted the state government over frequent fire incidents in Kolkata markets, particularly in Burrabazar, Behala, and Thakurpukur. “Go and see the old markets. No permission, no maintenance, no fire safety. Thousands of wires are hanging. Mamata Banerjee visits places and makes one statement, then leaves. Nothing is done,” he said. Ghosh questioned the absence of administrative officers and criticised the lack of preventive action despite repeated incidents. “Is it the Chief Minister’s job to just visit places?” he asked.

On broader governance, Ghosh mentioned the Chief Minister’s early visits to state hospitals after assuming office and questioned their effectiveness. “She visited all hospitals within a month of taking office. What was the result? Were touts stopped? Did the RG Kar incident not happen?” he asked. He concluded that such visits did not lead to structural improvements. When asked if he had spoken to any senior central BJP leader following his recent trip to Digha, Ghosh responded, “No, no, no. I haven’t spoken to anyone.”