- विज्ञापन -
Kolkata: The CPI(M) in West Bengal is set to hold a significant state conference starting today in Dankuni, Hooghly district, aimed at selecting new leadership for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The 27th state conference will run from February 22 to 25, culminating in an open session where the new state committee will be revealed.
This conference is particularly important due to the party’s disappointing performance in recent elections, having failed to secure any seats in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as well as the 2021 Assembly elections. Party insiders express concern over the declining vote share, which has resulted in the forfeiture of deposits for many candidates. A key issue is the party’s diminishing support among its traditional voter bases, particularly among minority groups and socio-economically disadvantaged classes. The conference will primarily focus on strategies to regain the confidence of these voters.
Another critical topic will be developing a campaign strategy to address the increasing political polarization in West Bengal, primarily between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. An internal document from the CPI(M) acknowledges that the Trinamool Congress has benefited from this polarization. It emphasizes the need for the party to counter the BJP both politically and ideologically, as many secular-minded voters view the Trinamool Congress as a viable alternative to the BJP in the current political landscape.
