Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee’s Support for CJP Protest
Mamata Banerjee supported a group protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The group wants him to resign.
The next day, minister Dilip Ghosh criticized Banerjee for supporting the protest.
He said a process called SIR would go ahead and that people’s details should be checked.
Ghosh said this was important for the country’s security.
He also criticized the INDIA bloc for raising the issue.
He said Kumar holds a constitutional post and cannot be removed by them.
Ghosh predicted that his political opponents would lose upcoming elections.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticized former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest.
The protest is seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Banerjee had supported the CJP and demanded Kumar’s resignation the day before Ghosh’s comments.
Ghosh said SIR would be implemented, citing the Supreme Court and the need to verify people’s details.
He accused the INDIA bloc of seeking media attention and said its members should prepare for elections.
- Who
- West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Ghosh criticized Banerjee for supporting the CJP protest and its demand that Kumar resign.
- When
- Ghosh made the comments on Saturday, the day after Banerjee voiced her support.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- The CJP protest is seeking Kumar’s resignation; Ghosh defended implementing SIR and criticized the opposition for raising the issue.
Support for the protest
Opposition to the protest
Whether Gyanesh Kumar should resign
Support for the protest
Mamata Banerjee supported the CJP protest and demanded the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
Opposition to the protest
Dilip Ghosh said Kumar holds a constitutional post and that nobody can remove him.
Implementation of SIR
Support for the protest
Banerjee made allegations against Gyanesh Kumar, though the article does not specify her position on SIR.
Opposition to the protest
Ghosh said SIR would be implemented, citing the Supreme Court and the need to verify people’s details.
- Speaker
- Dilip Ghosh, West Bengal Panchayat and Rural Development Minister
- Former chief minister
- Mamata Banerjee
- Protesting group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Ghosh’s position on SIR
- He said SIR would be implemented and that people’s details should be verified.
- Ghosh’s criticism
- He accused the INDIA bloc of making statements to gain media attention.