Coinciding with Netaji Jayanti, Ghosh honored the icon while lambasting current rulers. ‘The British oppressed us; now TMC leaders mimic that by pressuring opposition MLAs,’ he told reporters, underscoring the fast’s purpose.

Pointing fingers at Mamata Banerjee’s administration, Ghosh detailed harassment tactics: intentional blocks on development funds meant for local infrastructure. ‘Elected representatives are handcuffed, their limited MLALAD allocations frozen amid political vendettas,’ he charged.

Since taking office, he’s witnessed power abuse firsthand—rights eroded, projects derailed. A prior memo to the CM went unanswered, as did letters to top officials and outreach to the local mayor.

District authorities face similar ire for stalling fund releases. Yet Ghosh remains resolute: no quest for clash, just fair play for development. This episode amplifies concerns over democratic erosion in the state, fueling BJP’s narrative against TMC dominance.

Speaking to the media, Ghosh detailed a pattern of obstruction: ‘The state government and TMC are misusing authority to hinder our work.’ He recounted submitting memorandums to Mamata Banerjee without reply, letters to top officials ignored, and outreach to local civic leaders stonewalled.

At the heart of the issue is the MLALAD scheme, already modestly funded, which Ghosh says is being weaponized politically. Delays in approvals and fund releases, he alleges, are rampant, courtesy of a biased district machinery.

‘Our voters elected us to build roads, schools, and hospitals—not to beg for every rupee,’ the MLA asserted. The protest aims to rally support for unfettered use of these funds, crucial for constituency-level progress.

This isn’t isolated; Ghosh frames it as part of a larger clampdown on dissent in West Bengal. With the hunger strike poised to end the following day, eyes are on whether administrative hurdles will ease or intensify.

In Bengal’s charged atmosphere, such actions highlight the fragile balance between ruling might and opposition resilience, potentially setting precedents for future legislative battles.