"Who Has Time to Kill Him?": Dilip Ghosh Mocks Abhishek Banerjee's Attack Claims
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh dismisses Abhishek Banerjee's claims of a late-night attack on his residence as an attempt to mislead the public.
The political atmosphere in West Bengal has reached a boiling point as BJP leader Dilip Ghosh launched a scathing attack on All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The clash follows Banerjee's explosive allegations that his residence was targeted in a late-night raid by opposition operatives.
Dilip Ghosh Dismisses Allegations
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Dilip Ghosh completely dismissed the claims of an attack on the TMC leader's home, characterizing the allegations as a calculated move to mislead the general public. In a biting remark, Ghosh questioned the logic behind such an act, asking, "Who has the time to kill Abhishek Banerjee?"
Ghosh further mocked the circumstances surrounding the event, noting that it was the first time he had witnessed a politician's birthday being celebrated on a footpath. He suggested that any disturbance caused by such an unusual celebration would naturally lead to a backlash, rather than a planned political attack.
"There is nothing left for them to say or do, so they are attempting to mislead people by bringing up this issue," Ghosh remarked.
Abhishek Banerjee’s Serious Allegations
The controversy began when Abhishek Banerjee took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim that "BJP goons" stormed his residence at approximately 2:00 AM on Friday night. The TMC leader alleged that this attack took place despite the presence and watch of the Kolkata Police.
Banerjee linked the incident to a "recce video" he had released earlier that morning, suggesting that the attack was a direct consequence of him exposing surveillance activities. He claimed that for two days prior to the incident, unidentified individuals had been monitoring his home, falsely claiming to be police officers when confronted.
Criticism of the Judiciary and Police
Beyond the immediate attack, Banerjee directed his frustration toward the legal and law enforcement machinery. He accused the Kolkata Police of failing to protect him and took a sharp swipe at the higher judiciary for their perceived inaction.
In a pointed message, he thanked the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India, describing them as "mute spectators" while these events unfolded. The TMC leader has promised to upload video evidence of the incident to support his claims.