West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress names 284 candidates, fields heavyweights
Congress fielded several prominent figures for the West Bengal Assembly election 2026, including former Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Trinamool Congress MP Mausam Benazir Noor. The party is contesting all 294 seats in the state, ending a decade-long electoral understanding with the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front. Chowdhury will contest from Behrampore, while Noor has been fielded from Malatipur. The nomination of these candidates is expected to intensify competition in central West Bengal, particularly in Malda and Murshidabad districts.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP has decided not to nominate a Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 West Bengal elections, instead focusing on campaigning under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi announced a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies to win over West Bengal voters.
— The Hindu
Trinamool Congress supporters disrupted Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's campaign in West Bengal, while Mausam Benazir Noor rejoined the Congress and challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims.
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