Buzz over Babul Supriyo, ex-minister critical of Bengal BJP chief

KOLKATA: The speculations over Babul Supriyo’s future in politics continued on Sunday with the former Union minister re-editing his social media post twice, first deleting and then adding that he wasn’t joining any other political party.
But among his other Facebook posts on Sunday, one was critical of Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh. Posting two statements, one made by Ghosh, Supriyo said he would not have to “deal” any more with “uncouth” comments after he quit politics.It is learnt BJP seniors have reached out to Supriyo.
“At least I don’t have to deal with such personalities or uncouth statements daily. I will be able to use the positive energy for honest work,” the former Union junior minister posted, followed by screenshots of comments by Dilip Ghosh and Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.
In another late-night post, Supriyo wrote: “Hence, reiterating that I am not joining any other political party.” He clarified that the paragraph on his future political course of action got deleted while editing the post.
On Sunday, Dilip Ghosh said: “I cannot comment on something which has not been conveyed to us officially. However, it is evident that he is finding it difficult to adjust to the changing roles. This will take time. Definitely, party seniors will have a word with him.” He added that “if anyone expresses anything on social media, that is his personal choice”.
BJP sources indicated that Supriyo had spoken to party national president J P Nadda on Saturday night. Supriyo could not be reached for comment. Bengal BJP did not confirm or deny the reports.
A senior Trinamool leader said: “Parliament is in session. He is an MP. He must resign in person before the Lok Sabha speaker. We will take his statements seriously if he does that.” Trinamool national spokesperson Derek O’Brien said: “BJP is imploding in Bengal and that is common knowledge.”
On Sunday, Supriyo, who is the Asansol MP, listed the projects he had undertaken for the constituency. “I have brought projects worth Rs 200 crore to Asansol and will go to inspect those. I cannot be stopped as a common man to visit these places and monitor the work progress.” He claimed he would fight for people with the help of human rights commission.