Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh voiced criticism towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the frequent visits of its leaders to West Bengal before the Assembly elections, labeling them as “political tourists.” Ghosh expressed skepticism that these efforts would sway the state’s voters, citing past experiences where similar endeavors had minimal impact.
He remarked on the BJP’s recurrent visits to West Bengal, characterizing them as superficial engagements lacking substantive grassroots connections. Ghosh highlighted the BJP’s reliance on symbolic gestures, such as wall writings for elections, which he alleged were more about optics and photo opportunities than genuine voter engagement.
Accusing the BJP of attempting to manipulate electoral rolls by deleting legitimate voters, Ghosh raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process causing distress among voters and officials. He claimed that the SIR list had resulted in deaths and severe pressure on both voters and Booth Level Officers (BLOs), attributing responsibility to the Election Commission of India and the BJP.
Ghosh also targeted the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), labeling them as the BJP’s “B team” in West Bengal and asserting that the BJP’s increased vote share had been at the expense of the Left. He emphasized the unwavering support of Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, for the people of Bengal, contrasting it with what he perceived as the CPI-M’s detachment from public concerns.
