Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh Faces Backlash Over Threats to Women Protesters in Kharagpur
The incident, captured on video, has drawn criticism as Ghosh remains defiant, accusing the TMC of orchestrating the confrontation.
- Dilip Ghosh, former BJP MP, threatened women protesters during a road inauguration in Kharagpur, warning he would 'choke' them if they continued shouting.
- The women questioned Ghosh's absence during his tenure as MP and credited the road project to TMC councillor Pradip Sarkar, leading to a heated exchange.
- Ghosh referred to the protesters as 'TMC's dogs' and accused them of being politically motivated, further escalating tensions.
- The confrontation ended with protesters surrounding Ghosh's car, prompting police intervention to manage the situation.
- TMC leaders condemned Ghosh's remarks and staged protests outside his residence, demanding an apology, while Ghosh defended his comments as intentional.