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After holding the Baharampur seat for five consecutive terms, Congress's veteran leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been defeated by former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, marking a significant loss for the party in West Bengal.
Chowdhury's defeat is a major setback for the Congress, as he was not only one of the party's two MPs in the state but also its leader in the Lok Sabha. His loss underscores the party's struggles in West Bengal, where it has been largely overshadowed by the Trinamool Congress.
The victory of Yusuf Pathan, making his electoral debut, highlights the rise of the Trinamool Congress and its dominance in West Bengal. The party is on course to win 29 of the state's 42 seats, consolidating its position as the leading force in the state.
Chowdhury's defeat has also drawn attention to the tensions between the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, despite their alliance as part of the INDIA bloc. Chowdhury has been a vocal critic of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party and his loss may further strain the relationship between the two parties.
In the aftermath of his defeat, Chowdhury expressed his disappointment but vowed to continue working to keep the Congress relevant in West Bengal. He remains a respected figure in the party and his loss is a blow to the Congress's hopes of reviving its fortunes in the state.
Source: After 5 Terms As Baharampur MP, Adhir Chowdhury Bowled Out By Yusuf Pathan