Congress Reigns Supreme: Unsettling Victory in Farakka and Raninagar

The Congress party clinched victories in the Farakka and Raninagar constituencies, marking a significant comeback after losing all seats in the 2021 West Bengal assembly election. Motab Shaikh and Julfikar Ali led this resurgence, defeating strong competitors in two crucial districts.

The Congress party celebrated major victories in Farakka and Raninagar on Monday, marking a triumphant return from their 2021 West Bengal assembly election setback. These wins have reinvigorated the party's presence in the state.

Motab Shaikh led the charge in Farakka, securing 63,050 votes against BJP rival Sunil Chowdhuri and TMC’s Amirul Islam, turning a new leaf in his political journey after overcoming issues with his electoral registration.

The Congress further solidified its resurgence with Julfikar Ali's narrow victory in Raninagar over TMC's Soumik Hossain, winning by 2,701 votes in a heated contest, as confirmed by Election Commission data.