New Delhi: Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice-president Dilip Ghosh has once again sparked controversy with derogatory comments aimed at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stirring tensions in the states political arena.Ghoshs provocative wordsDuring a tour of Bardhaman – Durgapur, his Lok Sabha constituency, Ghosh stirred the pot by questioning Mamata Banerjees familial affiliations, stating, First Decide, Who is your Father Its not good to call everybody your father and its not good to be anybodys child.#WATCH | Durgapur, West Bengal | BJP MP Dilip Ghosh says, ...When Didi (CM Mamata Banerjee) goes to Goa, she calls herself daughter of Goa. When she goes to Tripura, she says that she is the daughter of Tripura. She should first identify her own father... pic.twitter.com/rGMDKjQd1T— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2024Reignited political turmoilGhoshs remarks, implying that Banerjees claims of connection with various communities are inappropriate, have reignited tensions in West Bengals political landscape, drawing sharp criticism from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). Kunal Ghosh, a prominent TMC leader, defended Banerjees stature as a leader of the people, denouncing Ghoshs attempts to diminish her authority.History of disparaging commentsThis is not the first time Ghosh has courted controversy with disparaging remarks about Banerjee and her family. His past comments, including remarks about Banerjees attire and family background, have faced severe backlash. Ghoshs insensitive remarks before the 2021 assembly elections, commenting on Banerjees attire following an injury, drew widespread condemnation.AITCs condemnation and action planThe AITC has vehemently condemned Ghoshs behavior and pledged to take action. Plans are underway to lodge a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to address Ghoshs offensive conduct, signaling the partys commitment to uphold respectful political discourse.Echoes of discordDilip Ghoshs controversial remark against Mamata Banerjee underscores the volatile nature of political discourse in West Bengal. As the state gears up for future electoral battles, such inflammatory rhetoric serves as a reminder of the deep-seated divisions within the political spectrum and the imperative of fostering civility in public discourse.
