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Congress to Release West Bengal Candidate List Today for All 294 Seats

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir announced the party will release its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections on March 28. He stated the Congress is prepared to contest all 294 seats independently after screening around 2,500 applications. The polls are scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with results on May 4. The announcement comes amid a charged political atmosphere following recent clashes during Ram Navami celebrations.

Key Points: Congress Finalizes Candidate List for West Bengal Elections

  • Congress to contest all 294 seats independently
  • Candidate list release announced for March 28
  • Party received around 2,500 applications
  • Elections scheduled for April 23 and 29
  • Political climate charged after recent clashes
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Congress to release West Bengal candidate list today, says Ghulam Ahmad Mir

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir announces the party will contest all 294 seats independently in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

"The list will be released today, - Ghulam Ahmad Mir"

New Delhi, March 28

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Saturday said that the party will release its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections today, after the party's Central Election Committee deliberated on the candidates.

Speaking after a key CEC meeting held in Delhi to finalise candidates, Mir said the Congress is fully prepared to contest all 294 seats in the state independently. "The list will be released today," he said, emphasising that the selection process was carried out after extensive consultations and screening.

"Elections have already begun in five places, including West Bengal, where polling will be held in two phases. The Congress Party has already decided that we will field our candidates in all 294 seats and contest the elections independently," Mir stated.

He added that the party had received around 2,500 applications for the 294 constituencies. "Around 2500 applications had come in for the 294 seats... After screening, a meeting of the CEC took place today at the highest forum where this was discussed... As per the wishes of our workers and the people, our candidates will contest on all 294 seats, and we will participate in the West Bengal elections with full strength," he said.

The announcement comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the Assembly polls, scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes on May 4.

Meanwhile, the political atmosphere in West Bengal remains charged following recent clashes during Ram Navami celebrations in Murshidabad's Raghunathganj area. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused transferred police officials of instigating unrest, while asserting that her government has been unfairly blamed.

Security has been tightened in the affected areas, with additional forces deployed and investigations underway to identify those involved in the violence. Authorities have said strict action will be taken against the culprits as normalcy gradually returns.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see the process was consultative with 2500 applications screened. Democracy within the party is important. But the timing feels late. Elections are around the corner and candidates need time to connect with voters. 🗳️
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Aman W
The real issue is the charged atmosphere mentioned at the end. Parties should focus on calming tensions, not just candidate lists. Bengal needs peace and development, not more political polarization.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see a national party like Congress insisting on going solo in a major state. Shows confidence, or perhaps overconfidence? The two-phase polling will be a crucial test of their strategy.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, Congress needs to rebuild from the ground up in Bengal. Just putting up candidates isn't enough. Where is the strong local leadership and clear agenda for the state? The list needs fresh faces, not the same old names.
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Meera T
Hope the candidate selection gives proper representation to women and youth. Also, candidates should be from Bengal, understand local issues like industry, agriculture, and the recent unrest. All the best to them! 🤞

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