CPI(M) and Janata Unnayan Party Hint at Possible Tie-up Ahead of West Bengal Elections

CPI(M)'s West Bengal unit is in talks with Janata Unnayan Party for a possible pre-poll alliance. A meeting between leaders Mohammed Salim and Humayun Kabir sparked speculation, as both parties discuss seat-sharing to challenge the current government in the assembly elections.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 29-01-2026 09:01 IST | Created: 29-01-2026 09:01 IST
CPI(M) and Janata Unnayan Party Hint at Possible Tie-up Ahead of West Bengal Elections
Mohammed Salim
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The political landscape in West Bengal is buzzing with speculation following a recent meeting between CPI(M) West Bengal unit secretary Mohammed Salim and Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir.

The discussions focused on a potential seat-sharing arrangement ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, aiming to forge a pre-poll alliance to challenge the ruling government.

Both leaders have emphasized their intent to provide a transparent alternative, as the political mercury in the state continues to rise.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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