The Economic Times

'Barkat da' still looms large: Congress banks on Ghani Khan Choudhurys legacy in West Bengal's Malda battle

Congress seeks to revive its fortunes in Malda for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party is leveraging the enduring legacy of A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury. Mausam Benazir Noor's return to the Congress is a key part of this strategy. The district faces a triangular contest. Ghani Khan Choudhury's influence remains significant in the region.