Kolkata, April 18, 2025 – Former West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh, 60, is set to tie the knot with Rinku Majumdar, a 52-year-old schoolteacher, in a quiet Kolkata ceremony on April 25, marking a new chapter for the firebrand leader. Majumdar, speaking to Hindustan Times, revealed they met two years ago at a Midnapore literary event, bonding over Tagore’s poetry and Ghosh’s “unexpected softness” despite his tough political image.
“He’s not just a politician—he’s a poet at heart,” Majumdar said, recalling Ghosh reciting Gitanjali at a 2023 book fair (The Indian Express). Ghosh, a six-time MP known for sparring with TMC’s Mamata Banerjee, stepped back as state chief in 2024 but remains a BJP heavyweight (Times of India). “Life surprises you—Rinku’s my peace,” he told The Hindu, shrugging off X jabs: “60’s too old for love?” (post:1). Majumdar, a widow with a grown son, said their shared love for Bengal’s culture sealed it.
The wedding, at a south Kolkata community hall, expects 200 guests—BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar confirmed attendance (The Economic Times). No TMC invitees, but Ghosh quipped, “Mamata’s welcome for sweets” (Business Standard). Bengal’s 9 crore voters, 27% Muslim, are abuzz—Ghosh’s Waqf riot remarks stirred Murshidabad clashes (India Today). X splits—“Congrats, Dilip da!” vs. “Focus on politics!” (post:2). Kolkata’s 2024 saw 1,200 weddings daily—Ghosh’s low-key affair bucks the trend (WB Registry).
For India, it’s a human pause—Ghosh’s grit meets heart. Will love soften his edge, or fuel his 2026 fight?
