Congress to Contest Solo in West Bengal Elections

The Congress Party has decided to independently contest all 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections. This move comes after strategic discussions, suggesting that past alliances affected grassroots morale. The elections are anticipated for April-May, aiming to strengthen the party's footing in the state.

In a strategic shift, the Congress announced on Thursday its decision to contest all 294 seats in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections independently. The resolution was made following a pivotal meeting led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence.

The gathering included key figures such as Rahul Gandhi, K C Venugopal, Ghulam Ahmed Mir, and others, discussing strategies for the anticipated April-May elections. The meeting aimed to strengthen the party's presence and resolve in the state without forming alliances.

Ghulam Ahmed Mir communicated the party's decision to reporters, emphasizing that prior alliances had weakened grassroots morale. This election strategy marks Congress's commitment to revitalizing its stance in the political landscape of West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)