Suspended Trinamool Congress legislator, Humayun Kabir, has stated that he will not form an alliance with the Congress party for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. Instead, Kabir expressed interest in collaborating with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the CPI(M)-led Left Front.
Kabir, representing the Bharatpur Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, emphasized his reluctance to ally with Congress due to its influence being limited to minority-dominated districts like Murshidabad and Malda. He indicated a willingness to cooperate with AIMIM in these districts and with the Left Front in others.
In districts where Congress holds sway, Kabir foresees a direct electoral battle between Trinamool Congress and his newly formed Janata Unnayan Party, particularly in Malda. He highlighted that out of the 12 Assembly constituencies in Malda, his party and Trinamool Congress are set to contest in 11, with the Bharatiya Janata Party posing a challenge in English Bazar.
While discussions on seat-sharing agreements are ongoing with various political entities, Kabir did not address the prospect of an alliance with the All India Secular Front (AISF), which seeks collaboration with the Left Front. AISF has conditioned any potential understanding with Kabir’s party on his withdrawal and public apology for past communal remarks.
Kabir, known for his controversial statements, was suspended from Trinamool Congress following his announcement of constructing a mosque resembling the Babri Mosque in Beldanga, Murshidabad. This move mirrored the original structure in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, demolished on December 6, 1992.
