West Bengal polls: Congress ditches Left to go it alone, fight all 294 seats
The Congress has decided to contest the 2026 Bengal assembly polls independently, ending its decade-long alliance with the Left Front. Party leaders cited a desire to boost worker morale and ground-level strength, opting to fight in all 294 seats. This move sets the stage for a four-cornered electoral battle in West Bengal.
The Congress has decided to contest the 2026 Bengal assembly polls independently, ending its decade-long alliance with the Left Front. Party leaders cited a desire to boost worker morale and ground-level strength, opting to fight in all 294 seats. This move sets the stage for a four-cornered electoral battle in West Bengal.
