West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said, “If the election is free and fair, the BJP prospects are good here.” (Source: File Photo) West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said, “If the election is free and fair, the BJP prospects are good here.” (Source: File Photo)The BJP is looking at Sunday’s municipal elections as yet another opportunity for growth in West Bengal, where it has consistently taken second position in recent elections. Domkal and Pujali have a large Muslim population and the BJP has fielded 10 Muslims in these two municipalities. “In Domkal 96 per cent voters are Muslim and seven of our 20 candidates are Muslim. When I heard the BJP wanted to field Muslim candidates, I readily agreed,” she says. “If the election is free and fair, the BJP prospects are good here,” says Dilip Ghosh, Bengal BJP president.

Source: Indian Express May 11, 2017 21:22 UTC