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Kolkata, October 6: State minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition over the proposed Election Sadan march by the INDIA bloc, saying that people are no longer interested in what he described as a politics based on lies, deception, corruption and fear. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata on Tuesday morning, Ghosh said the political strategy being pursued by the opposition would not find acceptance among the people.

Commenting on the current political situation and the INDIA bloc, Ghosh claimed that several political leaders and groups were gradually moving away from the alliance. Referring to the Aam Aadmi Party as an example, he said that the party had also emerged through a similar political process but its relevance was now steadily declining. According to Ghosh, the opposition was attempting to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among people, but voters were no longer willing to accept such politics.

"The INDIA bloc is seeing some people moving away. The Aam Aadmi Party was also formed in a similar manner, but its relevance is gradually fading. People do not want politics based on lies, deception, corruption and the creation of an atmosphere of fear," Ghosh said.

He further argued that the priorities of the people had changed and that voters were now more concerned about development, peace and the country's overall progress. According to him, people were looking for visible improvements in their daily lives rather than political confrontation and agitation.

"People now want development, peace and the progress of the country. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, every citizen of the country is now experiencing real changes in their lives. That is why people are standing with Prime Minister Modi and his leadership," Ghosh said.

The minister also reacted to the opposition's proposed political programmes and street protests, saying that such activities were part of the opposition's established political approach. However, he claimed that these protests would not have any significant impact on the broader political situation.

"Opposition parties will continue with their activities in their usual manner, but this will not bring about any change in the overall political situation," Ghosh said.

His remarks came amid heightened political activity by opposition parties, with the INDIA bloc planning its Election Sadan campaign and seeking to put pressure on the authorities over various political and electoral issues. The opposition's programme is expected to draw attention in Kolkata as rival political camps continue to intensify their campaigns.

Ghosh, however, maintained that public opinion was increasingly focused on governance, development and stability. He suggested that political protests and allegations by opposition parties would have limited impact if they failed to address what he described as the people's primary concerns.

The minister's comments are likely to add another layer to the ongoing political confrontation in West Bengal, where ruling and opposition parties have repeatedly traded allegations over governance, elections and political strategy. With political activity gathering pace, both sides are seeking to strengthen their respective narratives among voters ahead of the next phase of electoral and political contests.