Ghulam Ahmad Mir said that in some states, regional parties tend to operate through two doors. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) went solo in the Delhi Assembly polls and faced defeat. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress is also choosing to fight independently in the West Bengal elections. Mir: \”I’ve said this many times—it’s not up to us to decide alliances right now. Our responsibility is to strengthen our party and organisation\” He also reacted to rumours of Mamata’s involvement in illegal infiltration in Bengal, saying, \”I have no information about that yet. I am here to focus on strengthening the Congress organisation and preparing for our agenda for the 2026 elections\” He added: \”When you think about leading the country, you must consider the whole picture. India has 30 states, 543 Lok Sabha seats, and countless assemblies, blocks, and booths. While the victory or defeat of a party is important, we must also evaluate which party has the national reach and appeal, and which leader embodies that\”
