Left Front Focuses on Internal Unity for Upcoming Village Committee Elections, Rules Out Congress Seat Sharing

Agartala, September 1, 2026 — Ahead of the upcoming village committee elections, CPI(M) State Secretary Jitendra Chowdhury outlined the Left Front’s core strategy, emphasizing that unity among Left parties will take priority over broader political alliances.

Key highlights from the address includeThe Left Front’s campaign will revolve around protecting the rights, fostering development, and addressing the day-to-day challenges faced by residents in the hilly, tribal-dominated regions.

Chowdhury clarified that no discussion regarding seat sharing or electoral alliance has taken place with Congress.

Pointing to the weakness of Congress’s organizational setup in tribal areas, Chowdhury noted that Congress remains excluded from the Left Front’s election calculations.

The Left Front will adopt a unified approach to counter the BJP and regional political forces while maintaining a strategic distance from Congress.