Kolkata, August 28: West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh sparked a controversy on Wednesday by telling his party workers to thrash Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers if they attack them. The BJP leader assured that all the consequences would be managed. "Don't be afraid of TMC goons and police. If you are attacked, beat up TMC workers and police personnel. Don't be afraid. We'll manage if there's any problem", Ghosh said. West Bengal: BJP Worker’s Body Found Hanging From Tree in West Midnapore, Accuse Local TMC Goons.

According to a tweet by ANI, a suo motu case has been registered against Ghosh in Kolaghat Police Station for his statement. To this, Ghosh said that the West Bengal police has earlier registered 22 cases against him and stated that he is not bothered with one more such case. West Bengal: BJP Worker's Body Found Hanging From Tree in Purulia With a Chilling Note on His T-shirt, Amit Shah Slams TMC.

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According to reports, Ghosh had also warned TMC workers of the same fate as senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who is presently in CBI custody over alleged corruption cases. The leader further added saying TMC leaders and police personnel are nothing when compared to the BJP.

The comment by the state BJP President kicked off a political storm with the TMC criticising the BJP and its leaders for making provocative remarks. The comments made by Dilip Ghosh only reflects the vindictive mindset of BJP leaders. We condemn such provocative remarks which are aimed at disturbing the peace and stability of the state," senior TMC leader and minister Partha Chatterjee told reporters.

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