CPI(M)-Humayun Kabir Alliance in Bengal? Speculation Rises Ahead of Elections
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News18•29-01-2026, 20:02
CPI(M)-Humayun Kabir Alliance in Bengal? Speculation Rises Ahead of Elections
- •A meeting between CPI(M) state secretary Mohammed Salim and Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir has sparked alliance rumors for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
- •Both leaders clarified that while talks occurred, no alliance has been finalized, with Salim emphasizing the Left Front as CPI(M)'s primary platform.
- •Salim described the meeting as exploratory, aiming to understand Kabir's political objectives, and stated any alliance proposal would go through internal party discussions.
- •Humayun Kabir, a former TMC MLA, confirmed a "fruitful" meeting, expressing a goal to unite opposition against TMC and BJP to defeat the current government.
- •Kabir urged CPI(M) to expedite alliance talks, hoping for clarity by mid-February, and mentioned potential engagement with ISF and AIMIM.
Why It Matters: Speculation mounts over a potential CPI(M)-Humayun Kabir alliance in West Bengal, though no final decision is made.
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