In a significant development within West Bengal's political landscape, the wife of senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has approached the cybercrime police over abusive social media attacks targeting the couple. This move coincides with Ghosh's noticeable re-entry into active party politics after a period of relative absence.
Cyber Complaint Against Defamatory Posts
Rinku Majumdar Ghosh, who married Dilip Ghosh last year, filed a formal complaint at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station. The complaint alleges that several fake social media accounts, operated by individuals posing as both men and women, have been spreading malicious and false content about their personal life.
The posts are said to contain foul language and circulate damaging rumours specifically aimed at their marriage, with the apparent intent to tarnish their public image and credibility. The couple, who have been seen together at public events like the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple and on private trips, have become targets of this coordinated online abuse.
Ghosh's Political Re-emergence
The cyber complaint comes at a pivotal time for Dilip Ghosh's political career. The former BJP state president, who had gradually lost his organisational positions and later his Lok Sabha seat, has begun attending key party meetings again.
After being largely absent from BJP rallies and gatherings for several months, Ghosh was recently seen at a meeting and lunch with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Furthermore, following a discussion with BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya last Thursday, Ghosh addressed the media for the first time in months, stating he was ready to work for the party in any capacity decided by the leadership.
Legal Action and Political Implications
When questioned about the cyber complaint, Dilip Ghosh stated, "If an injustice is done to someone, they will naturally lodge a complaint. There are laws in place, and action will be taken accordingly." This legal step underscores the personal toll of political life and the increasing weaponization of social media in Indian politics.
Ghosh's renewed visibility within the BJP has sparked speculation about a more active role for him in the upcoming Bengal Assembly elections. His return to the party's core activities, juxtaposed with the personal legal battle against online defamation, paints a complex picture of the challenges faced by political figures in the digital age.
The situation highlights how personal and political narratives are increasingly intertwined, with cyber attacks becoming a common tool to undermine opponents. The police are now expected to investigate the source of the fake accounts and the defamatory content as the political temperature rises in West Bengal.
