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Politics
Mamata Banerjee's Alleged Outreach to Congress Over Nandigram Denied
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is said to have approached the Indian National Congress with an offer concerning the Nandigram region, but Congress has refuted the claim.
The claim surfaced that Mamata Banerjee had reached out to the Indian National Congress with an offer related to the Nandigram region. The offer allegedly involved cooperation or support regarding the land acquisition issue that sparked protests in 2006. Congress has denied any such outreach, stating that no communication with Mamata on the matter took place. The incident underscores the continuing political tensions surrounding Nandigram.