BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul shared her perspective on the recent removal of Kunal Ghosh from his role as the General Secretary in the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Paul suggested that the decision to remove Ghosh appeared to be linked to a power struggle within the TMC, specifically between Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. She emphasized that the move was not just about Ghosh's expulsion but rather about the battle for control within the party between Mamata Banerjee and her nephew.
Paul pointed out Ghosh's previous involvement in the Saradha chit-fund scam, where he had allegedly implicated Mamata Banerjee as the main beneficiary before joining the TMC as its Chief Spokesperson. Drawing on this background, Paul insinuated that Ghosh's removal could be a strategic move by Mamata Banerjee to assert her authority over her nephew within the party. Noting Ghosh's recent public statements supporting BJP candidate Tapas Ray, she highlighted the TMC's swift action in distancing themselves from Ghosh's independent views and emphasized the importance of distinguishing personal opinions from official party positions.
In response to Ghosh's removal, the TMC released a statement clarifying that his recent comments did not reflect the party's official stance and urged media outlets to differentiate between Ghosh's personal views and the party's official statements. The TMC's press release emphasized that Ghosh had previously been relieved of his role as a party spokesperson and was now removed from the General Secretary position in the state organization. The party's statement hinted at potential legal action if Ghosh's independent views were mistakenly attributed to the TMC.