Amid escalating concerns over violence in West Bengal, BJP stalwart Dilip Ghosh has raised the alarm on the state’s electoral readiness. In Newtown on February 28, he declared that shunning central forces would make peaceful assembly elections nearly impossible for the Election Commission, particularly in violence-prone areas like Sandeshkhali.
‘Villagers across the board are pleading for central paramilitary deployment,’ Ghosh revealed. Without it, he warned, citizens risk being unable to cast votes securely, with disruptions extending to counting processes. This call aligns with standard protocols where central forces are summoned to stabilize the atmosphere.
Ghosh went further, advocating for rigorous management. ‘Central forces need controlled, Election Commission-directed movements to be effective,’ he insisted.
Commenting on TMC’s strategies, he observed that the party has full autonomy in picking candidates, but rewarding steadfast allies like Rajeev Kumar—who aided Mamata Banerjee through turbulent times—was predictable.
The BJP’s change yatra faces roadblocks from the government, denying permissions as in past instances. Undeterred, Ghosh confirmed its continuation per judicial directives.
Recalling his previous day’s announcement, the yatra will feature top BJP figures. Ghosh decried attempts to sow chaos via child kidnappings and bomb scares, all to coerce voters. He placed the onus on the state for protection.
Central Minister Shantanu Thakur previously noted TMC’s palpable dread over Sandeshkhali, manifesting in their obsessive, fearful rhetoric across leadership levels.