“Our aim is to increase our presence in the Lok Sabha, those who won’t succumb to the BJP’s pressure. In the incumbent Lok Sabha, the Congress has two and CPM zero representation from Bengal. Just two days back, some of the Bengal CPM leaders including Salim were with Rahul Gandhi as his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed through Murshidabad. Mamata would prefer a bipolar fight with the BJP, rather than a three-cornered one including the Congress and Left together. This alliance is for the Lok Sabha polls and not the Assembly.

Source: The Telegraph February 03, 2024 19:07 UTC