President's Message

Indian National Congress was born in 1885. Several unforgettable Bengalis were instrumental in the formation of INC – amongst them Surendranath Banerjea was the chief architect for the 1st Congress conference held in Bambay and Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was elected as the first President of Congress.

During its 126 years history Indian National Congress had been enriched with commendable participation of Bengali luminaries. Bongiyo Pradeshic (Provincial) Congress was formally constituted in the year 1888 – three years after the birth of Indian National Congress. In 1908 none other than Gurudev Rabindranath Thakur was elected as the President. I urge the young members of Congress to go through the list of Presidents of Bongiyo Pradeshic (Provincial) Congress – which later became today's West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC). It would be a learning experience in the course of history of Bengali renaissance.

Coming to the present era, Congress is in the opposition side of the State politics since 1978. During the major part of 34 year's rule of Left regime, Congress was the principal opposition party in Bengal. Congress has sacrificed most during the misrule and tyranny of leftist government and Congress has lost maximum number of supporters and workers in political killings during that period. No other party has suffered as Congress did.

It is a matter of rejoice that in 2011 the left front government has been thrown out of power by the people of Bengal. But at the same time it is also a matter of concern that still today Congress workers are the target of atrocities and political vendetta – not by the leftists only but also by the other political parties as well.

Congress believes in Gandhian philosophy – peaceful, secular, democratic principles for development, progress and self reliance. In the pan Indian perspective Congress is the only party which has provided stability to the governance and progress of the country. In this State if any other political party thinks that non-violent, gentle nature of Congress is a sign of weakness – then they are committed to a great mistake. Congress gets its strength from its steel like inner will and inherent value system of 126 years tradition. Threats, suppressions, or violence by the new generation political parties will never succeed against the deep rooted Congress movements in Bengal – because Congress is not a political party only – it's a concept to live peacefully. In today's Bengal "FUTURE IS CONGRESS".

Singur Land Issue

Only charity cannot restore self-respect of the farmers. Court battle cannot provide actual relief to the poorest of poor. Political lectures cannot remove the pain and tears.

Congress insists on amicable solution to all farmers and labourers – whether 'willing' or 'unwilling' – without looking at the colour of the people.

Congress urges the State Government to initiate comprehensive solution package – instead of long drawn court battle. Most importantly the issue should not be used as a political tool at the expenses of poor farmers.

Indira Bhavan at Bidhannagar – Seat-In demonstration in front of Indira Bhavan

State Government concedes Congress demand

In view of the wrong claim of the Minister of Urban Development Minister Mr. Firhad Hakim that the erstwhile Indira Bhavan was never named as “Indira Bhavan” officially – Janab Abdul Mannan, Chairman, Media Committee, WBPCC, while addressing a press meet, came out with the election commission document..........

State wise agitation by the Indian National Congress workers against the proposed
re-naming of Indira Bhawan at Salt Lake.

WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya writes to the Chief Minister, protesting
against the State decision to rename
Indira Bhawan at Salt Lake
(Click to see the letter)

Public Meeting of Congress at Singur - to address the plights of the farmers

In a huge public meeting of Singur farmers and local people, organized by Hoogly District Congress Committee, Congress urged for immediate amicable settlement of the land fiasco at the Tata project area – instead of long drawn court battle.

Youth Congress Silent Rally on 18th November 2011 to protest against attacks on Congress workers

22-01-2012 Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Murshidabad "Frequent attacks on teachers are regrettable and State Administration should take strong measures to stop such anarchy"