Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Congress party has made a bold statement that could redefine the state’s political landscape. State Congress President Shuvankar Sarkar confidently asserted that his party would emerge as both the ‘King’ and the ‘King-maker’ in the upcoming polls. His statement comes at a time when the party is striving to regain its lost glory in the state.

A Massive Preparedness: Backing this confidence, the party’s election observer for the state, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, announced that the list of candidates for 286 out of 294 assembly seats has been finalized. This proactive approach suggests that Congress is ready to challenge the dominance of both the TMC and the BJP across the majority of the state.

The Strategy: Shuvankar Sarkar emphasized that voters in Bengal are seeking a credible alternative to the current political polarization. “Congress is the only party that can provide stable governance. We are not just participants; we are the deciders of the next government,” he stated. With the final candidate list awaiting high-command approval, the Congress is clearly aiming to position itself as a formidable third force in a high-voltage electoral battle.