Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Reacts to Appointment of Subhankar Sarkar as West Bengal Congress Chief

*Kolkata, September 22, 2024* – Former West Bengal Congress Chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has responded to the appointment of Subhankar Sarkar as his successor. Chowdhury stated that it doesn’t matter who is chosen for the top post, emphasizing the ongoing evolution of leadership within the party.On Saturday, the Congress party appointed Sarkar as the new president of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Chowdhury. This change comes after Chowdhury resigned from his position following his defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Baharampur constituency to Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Yusuf Pathan.Reacting to the appointment, Chowdhury told the media, “I have nothing to say. Anyone can become president. There was someone before me, and there will be someone after me as well. Whoever becomes the president should be left to carry out their duties. It doesn’t make any difference. Anyone has the right to become the president of a functioning organization.”Chowdhury’s remarks reflect his acceptance of the party’s decision and the natural progression of leadership changes in the political landscape. Subhankar Sarkar’s appointment marks a new chapter for the Congress party in West Bengal, as it prepares for upcoming political challenges.