Dilip Ghosh on Kunal Ghosh Attack: Minister Questions Incident, Says TMC MLA Seeks Publicity
Dilip Ghosh on Kunal Ghosh Attack has triggered a fresh political exchange in West Bengal after the TMC MLA’s vehicle was allegedly attacked in Hooghly. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident and rejected allegations of BJP involvement.
He also claimed that Kunal Ghosh deliberately engages in provocative politics to attract public attention.
The incident reportedly took place on September 27, when Kunal Ghosh was travelling in Hooghly ahead of a public meeting addressed by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee. According to reports, a group of people surrounded his vehicle and allegedly threw eggs and stones, damaging the rear windshield. Kunal Ghosh subsequently said that he would approach the police regarding the incident.
Dilip Ghosh Questions Kunal Ghosh Attack
Reacting to the reported attack, Dilip Ghosh questioned the circumstances in which Kunal Ghosh was travelling. He pointed out that the public meeting was scheduled for the evening, while the TMC MLA was reportedly travelling during the morning.
Dilip Ghosh said that the BJP had no role in the incident and questioned where Kunal Ghosh was going and who was responsible for the alleged stone-pelting. His remarks came amid accusations and counter-accusations between the BJP and TMC over the Hooghly incident.
The minister also suggested that the incident was being used to generate publicity. According to Dilip Ghosh, TMC leaders had previously held several public meetings without being prevented from doing so. He alleged that the latest controversy was being highlighted for media attention.
What Dilip Ghosh Said About Kunal Ghoshd
Dilip Ghosh further alleged that Kunal Ghosh deliberately makes provocative statements because such confrontations keep him in the news. According to the minister, creating controversy and attracting public attention is the TMC MLA's primary objective.
The statement has added another layer to the political dispute surrounding the reported attack.
While Dilip Ghosh questioned the circumstances of the incident, Kunal Ghosh has maintained that his vehicle was attacked and that the matter required police intervention.
It is important to distinguish between the two sides' claims. Dilip Ghosh's comments about Kunal Ghosh's alleged intention are his political characterization and have not independently established the motive behind the incident.
Kunal Ghosh Describes Incident as an Attack
Kunal Ghosh reportedly alleged that his vehicle was surrounded and attacked while he was travelling in Hooghly. According to reports, stones and eggs were thrown at the vehicle, and the rear windshield was damaged.