She was more powerful than district Trinamul leaders. And now, she is a BJP candidate,” a district police official explains the change. Unlike in the past when she used to get security cover from the state police, now she is a central government protectee. Opposition leaders — be it from the Left or the BJP — used to accuse Ghosh of performing the role of the district Trinamul chief. Though he was hardly visible in the area in the five years, he has had a way with people with his smile.”Apart from making people forget the past with her smile, Ghosh has another mission — to clear her name.

Source: The Telegraph May 11, 2019 02:15 UTC