KHARAGPUR: BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress’s “departure is ensured”. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, “The time has come for TMC to go… Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured”. Ghosh also said that the deployment of central forces at the booth has assured people to exercise their right to vote without intimidation from TMC goons. “If the booths come under the control of central forces, people will go to vote without worry because here the police, along with the goons, intimidate people,” he said. Dilip Ghosh is seeking to repeat his 2016 performance in Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency as he faces off with Trinamool Congress’s Pradip Sarkar, who is himself looking to come back from a 2021 defeat. With an estimated total population of 4 lakh with nearly 1.9 lakh voters, Kharagpur Sadar hopes to find a candidate who can help with solving the persistent problem of pollution, water crisis and youth unemployment.Assembly constituency number 224 is composed of the Kharagpur Railway settlement, Kharagpur I community development block, and Kharagpur municipality. The people have been hoping to get a leader who might ensure the continuation of developmental works in the area. The constituency, having been a railway junction, hosts a variety of people from across the country, including Telegu, Marathi and Tamil speakers, nearly outnumbering local Bengalis. Dilip Ghosh, having lost his 2024 Lok Sabha bid, is looking at making inroads again by hoping to repeat his 2016 performance, where he had managed to break the streak of 7-time Congress MLA Gyan Singh Sohanpal. Ghosh had left the MLA seat following his election to the Lok Sabha in 2019. Following a bypoll, it was the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Pradip Sarkar who managed to get a win against the BJP’s Prem Chandra Jha. However, the win lasted only till 2021, when BJP’s Hiramoy Chattopadhyay managed to wrest the seat back from the party. Chattopadhyay is now contesting from the Shyampur constituency. Congress has also fielded Papiya Chakraborty. The upcoming elections follow the 2021 battle, where the TMC secured a landslide 213 seats. However, the BJP’s growth from a minor player to 77 seats in the last cycle has set the stage for the current high-stakes confrontation. West Bengal is set for two phases of assembly polls on April 23 and 29, with the results set for May 4. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia, Korea Discuss Global Tensions, Stress Peace, Security And Stronger Multilateral Cooperation10 Indian Ships Cross Sensitive Hormuz Stretch As India Engages Iran For SecurityNitish Kumar Was ‘Compromised’, BJP Controlled Him: Rahul Gandhi’s Big Bihar Claim In Tamil NaduPiyush Goyal Slams India-South Korea CEPA, Flags Need To Rewrite ‘Irrational’ Trade DealDelhi High Court Rejects Recusal Plea in Excise Policy Case; Judge Calls It “Catch-22” for HerselfUdhampur Bus Tragedy Kills 21; Political Row Erupts Over I-Pac In Bengal | WatchIndia, Ukraine Security Pact In Works? Zelenskyy Signals Big Move Amid Russia Ukraine WarUnmanned Mine Counter Measure Vessels Take Lead In Demining OperationsIndia-South Korea Mega Deal: PM Modi & Lee Jae Myung Target 50 Billion Trade, Boost TiesFire Erupts At Rajasthan’s HPCL Refinery Ahead Of PM Modi’s Launch Event123PhotostoriesGhee vs olive oil for Indians: Which is healthier and how to use both for better daily nutritionShark Tank India judge Namita Thapar’s luxury life: From a Rs 50 crore house to a stunning car collectionManu Bhaker’s Faridabad home blends minimalism with strong roots and emotional depthSimple AC maintenance tips to avoid costly repairs5 cities in India with high rents where housing comes at a premium priceDid Alia Bhatt just front a Pakistani label in silk suits, or is this another viral fashion mix-up? Here’s what we know6 Psychology hacks that actually work6 types of food you should not store in plastic containers: Food authority’s strict guidelines on plastic materials safe for food productsMay garden checklist, Australia: What to plant for non-stop color and harvest8 condiments you should never keep back in the refrigerator once opened123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingManipur EarthquakeHS Result 2026Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls 2026Arvind kejriwal CaseYusuf PathanMike Vrabel DivorceAndhra Pradesh Murderh-1b VisasIPL Orange CapCody Rhodes
KHARAGPUR: BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh exuded confidence on party victory in the West Bengal polls, stating that the ruling Trinamool Congress’s “departure is ensured”. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Dilip Ghosh said, “The time has come for TMC to go… Now Mamata Banerjee has nothing in her hands. Their departure is ensured”. Ghosh also said that the deployment of central forces at the booth has assured people to exercise their right to vote without intimidation from TMC goons. “If the booths come under the control of central forces, people will go to vote without worry because here the police, along with the goons, intimidate people,” he said. Dilip Ghosh is seeking to repeat his 2016 performance in Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency as he faces off with Trinamool Congress’s Pradip Sarkar, who is himself looking to come back from a 2021 defeat. With an estimated total population of 4 lakh with nearly 1.9 lakh voters, Kharagpur Sadar hopes to find a candidate who can help with solving the persistent problem of pollution, water crisis and youth unemployment.Assembly constituency number 224 is composed of the Kharagpur Railway settlement, Kharagpur I community development block, and Kharagpur municipality. The people have been hoping to get a leader who might ensure the continuation of developmental works in the area. The constituency, having been a railway junction, hosts a variety of people from across the country, including Telegu, Marathi and Tamil speakers, nearly outnumbering local Bengalis. Dilip Ghosh, having lost his 2024 Lok Sabha bid, is looking at making inroads again by hoping to repeat his 2016 performance, where he had managed to break the streak of 7-time Congress MLA Gyan Singh Sohanpal. Ghosh had left the MLA seat following his election to the Lok Sabha in 2019. Following a bypoll, it was the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Pradip Sarkar who managed to get a win against the BJP’s Prem Chandra Jha. However, the win lasted only till 2021, when BJP’s Hiramoy Chattopadhyay managed to wrest the seat back from the party. Chattopadhyay is now contesting from the Shyampur constituency. Congress has also fielded Papiya Chakraborty. The upcoming elections follow the 2021 battle, where the TMC secured a landslide 213 seats. However, the BJP’s growth from a minor player to 77 seats in the last cycle has set the stage for the current high-stakes confrontation. West Bengal is set for two phases of assembly polls on April 23 and 29, with the results set for May 4.
