Dilip Ghosh (File photo) KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh’s re-emergence in party meetings during home minister Amit Shah’s Kolkata visit brought relief to party veterans, while absence of key Matua and Rajbangshi netas underscored unease before the 2026 polls. Ghosh was seen entering a New Town hotel where Shah was staying and attended a closed-door meeting with state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, LoP Suvendu Adhikari and junior Union minister Sukanta Majumdar. Declining to discuss the meeting, Ghosh signalled readiness for a larger role. “I came to listen to Amit-ji. I will see what role the party decides,” he said. Sources said Ghosh is likely to be assigned a key campaign role after a prolonged absence and his meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee at Digha. Meanwhile, the absence of Gaighata MLA Subrata Thakur, Haringhata MLA Asim Sarkar and RS member Ananta Maharaj from Wednesday’s BJP meeting drew attention.About the AuthorRohit KhannaRohit Khanna covers sectors like government finance, economy, industry and issues related to financial crime.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKhaleda Zia’s funeral: EAM Jaishankar Hands Over Modi’s Letter To BNP Chief Tarique Rahman In DhakaThrowback 25: Five Indian Weapons That Crushed Terror And Dominated Pakistan in Operation SindoorTerror, Tariffs, Polls: PM Modi’s Mic-Drop Moments That Set The Agenda In 2025Top Moments Of 2025 When Indian Diplomats Took On Pakistan, Tore Apart Lies & Hypocrisy At UNThrowback 2025: Five Big Moments When India Defied Pressure And Delivered Diplomatic MasterstrokesAyodhya Faced Conspiracies But Sanatan Prevailed, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Says At Ram Temple EventIndia’s Backyard In Flux: Nepal’s Gen Z Revolt To Pakistan’s Court Chaos Shakes South Asia In 2025Army Trains Village Defence Guards In J&K In Automatic Rifles, Self-Defence | WatchLeT Deputy Saifullah Kasuri Admits India Hit Terror Camps, Threatens Kashmir After Op Sindoor StrikeTwist in Osman Hadi Murder Case: Prime Accused Blames Jamaat From Dubai, Clears India’s Role123Photostories10 South Indian breads that are so soulfulWalking through 2025: The year we put our best foot forwardSkip the crowds in 2026: 10 offbeat destinations in India for New Year travel5 relationship habits to inculcate in 2026 to make it the best year of your lifeFrom soldier to supermodel: 5 looks that made BTS’ V the ultimate fashion muse of 20258 traditional Bengali snacks that are best enjoyed during winterCustard apple: 5 benefits of this creamy seasonal fruit5 common foods that are unhealthy and their alternative usesMalala Yousafzai once said, “If we want to achieve our goal, then let us…”: 5 lessons it teaches studentsHrithik Roshan’s girlfriend Saba Azad’s luxe choga suit is the traditional trend to watch this season123Hot PicksSaudi Strike YemenPAN-Aadhaar link statusBank holiday New YearGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJustin Thomas Net WorthWWE Star Nikki BellaCardi BCeeDee Lamb Luxury Car CollectionStefon DiggsCaitlin ClarkTom BradyMicah Parsons vs CeeDee Lamb Net WorthNHL Injury UpdateVanessa Bryant
KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh’s re-emergence in party meetings during home minister Amit Shah’s Kolkata visit brought relief to party veterans, while absence of key Matua and Rajbangshi netas underscored unease before the 2026 polls. Ghosh was seen entering a New Town hotel where Shah was staying and attended a closed-door meeting with state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, LoP Suvendu Adhikari and junior Union minister Sukanta Majumdar. Declining to discuss the meeting, Ghosh signalled readiness for a larger role. “I came to listen to Amit-ji. I will see what role the party decides,” he said. Sources said Ghosh is likely to be assigned a key campaign role after a prolonged absence and his meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee at Digha. Meanwhile, the absence of Gaighata MLA Subrata Thakur, Haringhata MLA Asim Sarkar and RS member Ananta Maharaj from Wednesday’s BJP meeting drew attention.