BJP Leader Criticizes TMC's Alleged Political Moves in West Bengal

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress for accusing the BJP of attempting to divide West Bengal. Ghosh claimed the TMC obstructs development in the northern districts and engages in divisive politics. He also pointed to a development blueprint proposed by BJP's Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar.

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) for alleging that the saffron party is trying to divide West Bengal, stating that his party has no such plans.

Ghosh also criticized TMC's decision to introduce a resolution and motion in the state assembly on Monday to oppose alleged efforts to divide the state.

He claimed that TMC is obstructing the development of the northern districts of the state, for which a blueprint was proposed by BJP's Bengal president and Balurghat MP Sukanta Majumdar.

"The BJP has never advocated for dividing West Bengal, nor has it included such a proposal in any manifesto. Our founder, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, was instrumental in the formation of West Bengal. Like everyone else, we (BJP) also cherish Bengal," stated Ghosh outside the assembly.

He accused TMC of engaging in politics aimed at dividing the state for electoral gains. "The people of Bengal should be aware of those using division as a political tool," he added.

Ghosh criticized TMC for allegedly deceiving the people of north Bengal and being opposed to its development. He highlighted that Majumdar had outlined a development plan for the region.

"The people of north Bengal have been deceived by different governments since Independence. The TMC is against the development of north Bengal," Ghosh asserted.

During his visit to the assembly to meet party MLAs and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Ghosh noted that TMC had established a separate North Bengal Development department, 'Uttar Kanya' (a branch secretariat), and formed the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), which he said had not improved conditions in the region.

"I came to the assembly to meet my party MLAs and media friends and also to celebrate my 60th birthday," Ghosh said.

(With inputs from agencies.)