Rahul's Bengal Entry: Congress's Solo Play - Who Gains, Mamata or BJP?

• Congress releases a list of 284 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, signaling a 'go-it-alone' strategy.
• Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Congress strongholds like Malda, Murshidabad, and North Dinajpur in April, targeting Muslim and Dalit voters.
• Political analysts suggest Congress's solo fight could split anti-TMC votes, potentially benefiting Trinamool Congress by dividing the opposition.
• The division of Muslim votes between TMC and Congress in key districts like Malda and Murshidabad might ease BJP's path to victory in some seats.
• Congress aims to regain its lost vote share, particularly in Malda and Murshidabad, with veteran leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury pushing the solo strategy.