Renowned economist and former Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Prasenjit Bose formally joined the Indian National Congress on Monday, pledging his support for the party's efforts to safeguard the Constitution. The 51-year-old Bose, known for his critical analyses of economic policies and left-wing politics, was inducted during a ceremony in Kolkata attended by senior Congress figures, including All India Congress Committee in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain, national spokesperson Kanhaiya Kumar, and West Bengal state president Subhankar Sarkar.

Bose's decision marks a significant shift from his roots in the CPI(M), where he had been an active member until 2012. He resigned that year in protest against the party's endorsement of Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee's presidential candidacy, viewing it as a compromise of ideological principles. The CPI(M) subsequently expelled him, ending his association with the left-front outfit. Bose has since maintained a public profile through writings and commentary on economic issues, often critiquing both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the CPI(M)'s governance in West Bengal.

Addressing reporters after the joining event, Bose emphasized his commitment to the Congress's vision under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. "We have to protect the Constitution and establish a non-communal government. Only the Congress can achieve that," he stated. His entry into the party is seen as a boost for Congress's outreach in West Bengal, where it seeks to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Bose's economic expertise could aid the party's campaigns on issues like unemployment and fiscal policy.

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Meanwhile, Syed Naseer Hussain, who led discussions with local Congress leaders during his visit to the state, focused on strategies to strengthen the party's organizational base. Regarding potential alliances with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), Hussain clarified that no such talks have occurred, leaving the decision to the party high command. This development underscores ongoing efforts by Congress to rebuild its presence in West Bengal, a state dominated by TMC since 2011 and historically influenced by left politics.

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