Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet with West Bengal functionaries in Delhi on Monday to select a new state president. This follows the end of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure.
Chowdhury, who had represented the Berhampore Lok Sabha seat in Murshidabad district for five terms since 1999, was recently defeated by Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress, fielded by Mamata Banerjee.
The leadership transition is a crucial move for the party as it addresses recent electoral setbacks and plans for future opportunities in the region.
On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi met with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, marking their first direct interaction since the outbreak of ethnic tensions in Manipur 18 months ago.
The meeting took place on the second day of Modi’s discussions with party chief ministers at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in central Delhi. This meeting is seen as a significant step toward addressing the ongoing issues in Manipur and reaffirming the central government’s commitment to engaging with the state’s leadership amid the continued unrest.
