{"id":216022,"date":"2026-04-14T12:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=216022"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:46:09","slug":"rasgulla-politics-in-bengal-bjp-candidate-turns-confectioner-mid-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/rasgulla-politics-in-bengal-bjp-candidate-turns-confectioner-mid-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Rasgulla Politics’ in Bengal, BJP Candidate Turns Confectioner Mid-Campaign!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 Bengal Assembly election campaign is increasingly resembling a high-stakes theatrical performance. Moving beyond traditional rallies, candidates are adopting quirky tactics to strike a chord with voters. The latest to join this trend is Swaraj Ghosh, the BJP candidate from Saptagram, who surprised locals by turning into a professional sweet-maker during his campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, while campaigning in the Bansberia Municipality area, Ghosh suddenly entered a local sweet shop. To the amazement of onlookers, he took charge of the frying pan, expertly making crispy Jalebis and shaping Rasgullas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasizing his roots, Ghosh remarked, “Being from the Ghosh community, I have a natural knack for handling dairy and sweets. After the results on the 4th, I will treat the people of Saptagram to hot Rasgullas. Even the opponents who are tearing our posters will be offered sweets.” While critics call it a ‘viral stunt,’ such grassroots interactions are becoming the hallmark of the 2026 polls, where candidates are leaving no stone unturned\u2014or in this case, no sweet unmade\u2014to win hearts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Bengal Assembly election campaign is increasingly resembling a high-stakes theatrical performance. Moving beyond traditional rallies, candidates are adopting quirky tactics to strike a chord with voters. The latest to join this trend is Swaraj Ghosh, the BJP candidate from Saptagram, who surprised locals by turning into a professional sweet-maker during his campaign. 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