Dilip Ghosh, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took oath as a cabinet minister in West Bengal on Saturday, marking a new chapter in the BJP's political landscape under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Ghosh has been instrumental in the party's rise, transitioning from a grassroots worker with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to a prominent political figure. His leadership saw the BJP evolve from a marginal player to a serious contender against the Trinamool Congress (TMC), achieving a historic victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by winning 18 out of 42 seats in the state. Ghosh's political journey has not been without challenges; he faced setbacks, including a recent electoral defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, yet he remained committed to grassroots outreach. He stated that the BJP's government aims to fulfill the people's wishes and uphold the ideals of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, reflecting a dedication to serving the public and continuing the party's expansion in West Bengal.