Kharge Appoints Subhankar Sarkar As New West Bengal Congress Chief, Replacing Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

When asked if he wanted to say anything on the appointment, Chowdhury said, “I don't want to say anything. Anyone can become the president. The party high command has the right to choose the state party president. If it selected a party president, why would there be an issue? I have no objection.”

Sarkar, formerly the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary in charge of northeastern states, replaces Chowdhury, a seasoned leader who had served as the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee chief. Chowdhury stepped down from the position after losing his home seat, Baharampur, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Yusuf Pathan.

In an official statement, the Congress leadership, led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, appreciated Chowdhury's contributions and confirmed Sarkar’s appointment with immediate effect.