New Delhi: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury gives an addressal after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and flagged incidents of violence against Bengali-speaking workers, especially in BJP-governed states. However, the meeting, as the state poll campaign picks up in the state, set off political speculation, as Chowdhury is an influential grassroots leader from Murshidabad and shares with BJP his antipathy for CM Mamata Banerjee. He won Lok Sabha election from Berhampore for five consecutive terms despite the gradual unravelling of Congress in the state, courtesy his personal political strength, before losing to TMC’s Yusuf Pathan in 2024. A section of BJP sees him as a solid grassroots neta in a region, which has a large Muslim population, where their party has been on a weak footing despite emerging as the main challenger to TMC in the state. Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress party in the last Lok Sabha, however, insisted that his meeting with Modi was focused on the plight of migrant Bengali labourers. They are facing attacks, especially in BJP-governed states, Chowdhury alleged, adding that he urged Modi to look into it.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123Photostories5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leadersWinter Special: How to make Maharashtrian Kala Sukha Mutton for dinner123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and flagged incidents of violence against Bengali-speaking workers, especially in BJP-governed states. However, the meeting, as the state poll campaign picks up in the state, set off political speculation, as Chowdhury is an influential grassroots leader from Murshidabad and shares with BJP his antipathy for CM Mamata Banerjee. He won Lok Sabha election from Berhampore for five consecutive terms despite the gradual unravelling of Congress in the state, courtesy his personal political strength, before losing to TMC’s Yusuf Pathan in 2024. A section of BJP sees him as a solid grassroots neta in a region, which has a large Muslim population, where their party has been on a weak footing despite emerging as the main challenger to TMC in the state. Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress party in the last Lok Sabha, however, insisted that his meeting with Modi was focused on the plight of migrant Bengali labourers. They are facing attacks, especially in BJP-governed states, Chowdhury alleged, adding that he urged Modi to look into it.
