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Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury urges Mamata Banerjee to rejoin, offers Bengal leadership
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury publicly invited West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to return to the party, saying the Congress is ready to accommodate her as a leader in the state.
Earlier this week, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury issued a public invitation to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, urging her to re‑enter the Indian National Congress. The statement, released through a press note, emphasized that the party is prepared to welcome her back and to consider her for a leadership role in Bengal.
Chowdhury added that the Congress is keen to strengthen its foothold in the state by leveraging Banerjee's political experience and mass appeal. He said the party's senior leadership has discussed a possible arrangement that would allow her to assume a prominent position without compromising the party's organizational structure.
Political analysts note that the overture reflects Congress's broader strategy to rebuild its base in eastern India, where it has struggled in recent elections. While Banerjee has not responded publicly, the invitation underscores the party's willingness to explore unconventional alliances to regain relevance in West Bengal.
The move also highlights the evolving dynamics between regional leaders and national parties, with both sides weighing the potential benefits of a renewed partnership ahead of upcoming state and national polls.
Chowdhury added that the Congress is keen to strengthen its foothold in the state by leveraging Banerjee's political experience and mass appeal. He said the party's senior leadership has discussed a possible arrangement that would allow her to assume a prominent position without compromising the party's organizational structure.
Political analysts note that the overture reflects Congress's broader strategy to rebuild its base in eastern India, where it has struggled in recent elections. While Banerjee has not responded publicly, the invitation underscores the party's willingness to explore unconventional alliances to regain relevance in West Bengal.
The move also highlights the evolving dynamics between regional leaders and national parties, with both sides weighing the potential benefits of a renewed partnership ahead of upcoming state and national polls.