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Adhir urges Mamata Banerjee to return to Congress in Bengal

2026-10-01 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asked Mamata Banerjee to come back to Congress with her remaining MLAs and MPs. He said Congress is ready to accept her leadership in Bengal.

The request comes after the Trinamool Congress suffered an electoral defeat and is facing internal problems. The source does not say whether Banerjee agreed or if formal talks have started.

What the reporting says

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury appealed to Mamata Banerjee to rejoin Congress with her remaining MLAs and MPs, according to the publisher-supplied summary. He made the pitch as the Trinamool Congress faced organizational problems after a recent electoral defeat, and said Congress was ready to accept her leadership in Bengal. It is not stated whether Banerjee will respond or whether any formal talks have begun.

Why it matters

Chowdhury’s appeal is a political outreach aimed at Mamata Banerjee, framed around Congress being ready to accept her leadership in Bengal. The summary says the offer comes as the Trinamool Congress faces organizational strain after a recent electoral defeat. The report also notes that TMC officials said any formal discussion would require a proposal from Congress, leaving the outcome unclear.

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