Congress, Left will continue talks, resolve differences over seat-sharing: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
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The two sides have made important course of in the course of the discussions, he advised reporters after the conclusion of the third spherical of talks in the course of the day.
West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday stated that his get together will continue talks with the Left Front to resolve all differences over seat-sharing within the upcoming Assembly elections.
The two sides have made important course of in the course of the discussions, he advised reporters after the conclusion of the third spherical of talks in the course of the day.
“There cannot be a quick-fix solution. We have covered a long distance. When two sides take part in a discussion, both have their own understanding of the situation and assessment. Hopefully, we will soon come out with statements after this exchange is over,” he stated.
CPI(M) chief and Left Front Chairman Biman Bose stated, “Talks were held in a positive spirit on a large number of seats.” On January 28, the Congress and the Left Front had sealed a deal for 193 seats. The Left will contest in 101 seats and the Congress in 92 constituencies.
The third spherical of talks held in the course of the day was for the remaining 101 seats.
However, Furfura Sharif Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui’s demand of 44 seats for his newly floated outfit Indian Secular Front has given a brand new twist, sources stated.
Both the events are holding parleys with the ISF that seeks to consolidate the votes of Bengali-speaking Muslims, Dalits and marginalised communities of the State. Elections to the 294-member State Assembly are due in April-May.
