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4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit

Kolkata: Close on the heels of Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's step down from the party chief’s post in West Bengal, a section of state BJP leaders have started reaching out to him to rope him into their party. While Rajya Sabha MP Shameek Bhattacharya asserted that the former Berhampore parliamentarian has no option other than siding with BJP, Bishnupur …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying

The Hindu

On a day when the Congress leadership in Delhi came out in support of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying the treatment she received at the NITI Aayog meeting was “unacceptable”, State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged Ms. Banerjee may be lying. Its treatment of the West Bengal CM today, although typical of the NITI Aayog, is unacceptable,” …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Revamp looms over Bengal Congress; will Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stay at the helm?

India Today

For the Congress in West Bengal, electoral hopes turned into despair once again on June 4 as the Lok Sabha poll results trickled in—just one seat for the party out of the 42 it contested in alliance with the Left and a shock defeat for state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur, after five consecutive parliamentary stints. While the Congress …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

HT interview: It was a big challenge to fight against Adhir, says Yusuf Pathan

Hindustan Times

Cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan, who beat six-time Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur in West Bengal as a TMC candidate, speaks to HT on his decision to fight the polls. Edited excerpts: Murshidabad: Former cricketer and TMC candidate from Baharampur constituency Yusuf Pathan shows victory sign as he leads in the Lok Sabha elections amid the counting of votes, in …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamool's Yusuf Pathan has edge over Adhir Ranjan in Baharampur: Exit poll

India Today

Cricketer-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress candidate Yusuf Pathan has an edge in West Bengal's Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, which has been a Congress stronghold since 2009, the India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicted. Yusuf Pathan has emerged as a strong contender against sitting MP and Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has represented the constituency since 2009, the exit poll …

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7 months ago

In balancing act, Congress warns Bengal unit, then Kharge praises Adhir Ranjan

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: A day after party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s posters outside the Bengal Congress office in Kolkata were defaced, the Congress leadership in Delhi on Monday sought a factual report on the vandalisation of the posters and statements made against Kharge in the state. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been a long-time critic of the party allying with the Mamata Banerjee-led …

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7 months ago

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury validated 'Adani-Ambani' charge: Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary had accepted that the latter would not speak against industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani if they send "tempo-load" of cash. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha polls, in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Monday. Earlier this month, PM Modi claimed Rahul Gandhi …

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7 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge's Posters Defaced In Front of Bengal Congress HQ After His Snub At Adhir

News 18

A day after he snubbed West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for questioning TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee’s loyalty to the INDIA bloc, several posters and hoardings of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge were defaced with ink in front of the party’s state headquarters here on Sunday. This is the handiwork of the TMC which wants to create differences between senior …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday accused West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being an agent of the BJP and held him responsible for obstructing the formation of the opposition INDIA bloc in the State. The purported video showed Mr. Chowdhury, the sitting MP and candidate from Baharampur, addressing a public meeting and saying "it's better to …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Why TMC, better to vote for BJP': Adhir Chowdhury's video sparks row

Hindustan Times

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday accused senior Congress leader and party candidate from Baharampur constituency, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, of allegedly endorsing voting for the BJP in a poll-bound rally saying that it is better to vote for BJP than TMC in West Bengal. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury In the purported video shared by the Trinamool's official X handle, the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Adhir Ranjan's 'better to vote for BJP than Trinamool' clip is doctored: Congress

India Today

The West Bengal Congress on Wednesday stated that the video clip purportedly showing senior party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urging people to vote for the BJP is "doctored". The statement from the Congress came after several BJP and Trinamool Congress leaders shared a clip of Chowdhury's speech, claiming that the West Bengal Congress chief allegedly stated that it was "better" …

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8 months ago

I am here to stay in politics, remain connected to people: Yusuf Pathan

The Hindu

Former Indian cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan, the TMC’s face against Congress heavyweight Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur, says he is here to stay in politics and remain connected to people of the city, who have already “accepted him as one of their own”. “I am blessed to have come to a place where people are telling me ‘aap ko hum yahan …

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8 months ago

Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

The Hindu

Facing repeated protests and ‘go back’ slogans over the past few days allegedly from Trinamool Congress supporters, senior Congress leader and the party’s Baharampur Lok Sabha candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that he accepted these protests as a challenge and would ensure that Trinamool drew a blank in Murshidabad district in the Lok Sabha polls. Mr. Chowdhury said …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Adhir and Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign

The Hindu

Veteran MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and S.S. Ahluwalia on Saturday faced protests during the election campaign in their respective constituencies in West Bengal. “Go back” slogans were raised at Baharampur from where five-time MP and West Bengal Congress president Mr. Chowdhury is seeking re-election. Mr. Chowdhury, who is facing former cricketer Yusuf Pathan as the Trinamool candidate, accused the State’s …

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8 months, 1 week ago

‘Sheer display of hooliganism’: TMC accuses Adhir Chowdhury of physical brawl

Hindustan Times

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday accused Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of purportedly getting into a physical fight with a party worker amid the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. Screengrab of video shared by TMC showing Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury getting into an altercation. He was The party slammed the Congress candidate from West Bengal's Behrampore and said, "SHEER DISPLAY …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Adhir Ranjan Praises Varun Gandhi, Extends Invitation To Join Congress

Deccan Chronicle

While political circles are rife with rumours & speculation regarding incumbent Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi's next move, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha stated that he will be very happy if Varun Gandhi joins Congress. On the other hand, SP candidate from Pilibhit Bhagwat Saran Gangwar said that Varun Gandhi called him and assured him of his …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Varun denied BJP ticket for LS polls as he has connection with Gandhi family: Adhir

Deccan Chronicle

Baharampur, Mar 26 Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday claimed that Varun Gandhi was denied a Lok Sabha ticket by the BJP because of his connection with the Gandhi family and extended an invitation to him to join the grand old party. Chowdhury described Varun as a “dabang neta ” and said he is a learned man with …

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9 months ago

Adhir Ranjan Choudhary among 56 named in Congress’s 3rd Lok Sabha poll list

Hindustan Times

The Congress on Thursday named its Lok Sabha floor leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary, former lawmaker MV Rajeev Gowda and former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Jayaprakash Hegde, who jumped ship earlier this month, in its third list of 56 candidates for the much-anticipated Lok Sabha elections this summer. Public works minister Satish Jarkiholi’s daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi has been named from Chikkodi; …

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9 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress 3rd List of Poll Candidates Out; Adhir Re-nominated from Berhampore

News 18

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Grand Old Party Announces 5 More Candidates from Rajasthan The Congress on Thursday announced five more candidates from Rajasthan, including AICC secretary Kuldeep Indora from Ganganagar and former minister Pramod Jain Bhaya’s wife Urmila Jain from Jhalwar-Baran seat, for the Lok Sabha elections. Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: BJP Releases 2nd List Of Candidates For …

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9 months ago

Yusuf Pathan hits campaign trail in Baharampur; Adhir says, 'politics and cricket are not same'

New Indian Express

BAHARAMPUR: Former cricketer and TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan hit the campaign trail on Thursday from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, asserting his readiness to put up a "good fight" in the Congress stronghold. Referring to a cricket analogy used by former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who compared his fight in Baharampur against Adhir Chowdhury to …

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9 months ago

Adhir to contest from Berhampore, talks on with Left

New Indian Express

Hinting that the third list of candidates will be released on Wednesday, Karnataka Chief Minister M Siddaramaiah told the media, “We will announce our list of candidates on Wednesday.” Karnataka sends 28 members to the Lok Sabha. After the meeting, AICC-in-charge of Rajasthan, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also said, “We will have a meeting on Wednesday and settle it.” Sources said …

10 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali: Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury stopped by police, slams Mamata

The Hindu

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was on Friday stopped by police on way to restive Sandeshkhali area, which has been rocked by protests over alleged atrocities on villagers by TMC leaders, citing prohibitory orders. The Congress delegation spearheaded by Mr. Chowdhury, encountered initial hindrance from police officials at Sarberia and subsequently at Rampur, along the path to Sandeshkhali …

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10 months, 1 week ago

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali

India TV News

West Bengal Congress chief and MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has hit out at I.N.D.I.A bloc member and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government saying that the state's condition is deteriorating and there is no democracy left here. Chowdhury's statement came as he along with other leaders wanted to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali to meet the victims but were stopped by the police. …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mamata is afraid of BJP’: Cong's Adhir Ranjan on TMC chief's ‘40 seats’ jibe

Hindustan Times

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday lashed out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her remark doubting that the grand old party will win 40 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Mamata Banerjee "Neither BJP nor Mamata Banerjee wants good results for Congress. BJP and PM Modi …

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West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying

Revamp looms over Bengal Congress; will Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stay at the helm?

HT interview: It was a big challenge to fight against Adhir, says Yusuf Pathan

Trinamool's Yusuf Pathan has edge over Adhir Ranjan in Baharampur: Exit poll

In balancing act, Congress warns Bengal unit, then Kharge praises Adhir Ranjan

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury validated 'Adani-Ambani' charge: Narendra Modi

Mallikarjun Kharge's Posters Defaced In Front of Bengal Congress HQ After His Snub At Adhir

Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

'Why TMC, better to vote for BJP': Adhir Chowdhury's video sparks row

Adhir Ranjan's 'better to vote for BJP than Trinamool' clip is doctored: Congress

I am here to stay in politics, remain connected to people: Yusuf Pathan

Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

Lok Sabha polls: Adhir and Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign

‘Sheer display of hooliganism’: TMC accuses Adhir Chowdhury of physical brawl

Adhir Ranjan Praises Varun Gandhi, Extends Invitation To Join Congress

Varun denied BJP ticket for LS polls as he has connection with Gandhi family: Adhir

Adhir Ranjan Choudhary among 56 named in Congress’s 3rd Lok Sabha poll list

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress 3rd List of Poll Candidates Out; Adhir Re-nominated from Berhampore

Yusuf Pathan hits campaign trail in Baharampur; Adhir says, 'politics and cricket are not same'

Adhir to contest from Berhampore, talks on with Left

Sandeshkhali: Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury stopped by police, slams Mamata

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali

‘Mamata is afraid of BJP’: Cong's Adhir Ranjan on TMC chief's ‘40 seats’ jibe