Dilip Ghosh, the former president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, is contesting in Kharagpur Sadar for the upcoming Bengal Assembly elections on April 23. In an interview, he expressed confidence in winning over 100,000 votes, a target he believes no candidate has achieved. Ghosh addressed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, criticizing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for politicizing the issue, claiming it stems from their fear of losing votes from deceased individuals. He highlighted Kharagpur's diverse demographics, arguing that the TMC's focus on Bengali culture is misleading given the area's significant populations of Telugu, Odia, and Hindi speakers. Ghosh also promised to enhance local agriculture and fish production, accusing the TMC of failing to support farmers and fishermen over the past 15 years. Regarding accusations of collusion between central agencies and the BJP, he asserted that these agencies operate independently and criticized the TMC's narrative as a tactic to oppose the central government. Ghosh reaffirmed the BJP's commitment to implementing the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations for state employees, emphasizing the need for effective management to restore Bengal's economic standing.