Ahead of filing his nomination for the Beleghata constituency in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh has sparked a major debate with a provocative social media post. Addressing the scrutiny over his personal assets and past professional life, Kunal asked pointedly, “Should I not have even a little bit of money after working for so many years?”

The veteran journalist-turned-politician, who is contesting an Assembly election for the first time, took to social media to pre-emptively address potential attacks from the opposition regarding his financial declarations in the election affidavit. He explicitly defended his tenure at the now-defunct Saradha Group, stating, “I have not committed any wrong or crime knowingly, even during my job at Saradha. I have done nothing illegal.”

Kunal dismissed the ongoing criticism regarding his lifestyle or assets as a product of “incompetent envy.” He wrote, “Let those who are jealous say whatever they want; let them burn in envy. My neighbors and those close to me know who I am. The people understand me.” By standing firm on his integrity, Kunal Ghosh has signaled that he intends to fight the upcoming election on his own terms, unbothered by the baggage of the past. As Beleghata prepares for a high-voltage contest, Kunal’s bold defense of his financial status and past professional choices has certainly added a new layer of intrigue to the political narrative.