MALDA, Jan.12. —Followers of the Congress veteran leader and the Malda MP, Mr ABA Ghani Khan Choudhury, in Malda are not bothered about the decision of the PCC on the issue of mahajot. But they are worried about the ultimate result of the call for a mahajot in this district. Mr Choudhury has the support of the Malda Congress. Mr Choudhury is not bothered about the decision of state leaders like Mr Pranab Mukherjee and others who are advocating against the grand alliance with the Trinamul because of its connection with the BJP and NDA. Though Congress workers are confused by comments in a television channel yesterday that disagree with the statement of the PCC chief Mr Pranab Mukherjee, they are happy that their leader will talk to Mrs Sonia Gandhi to inform her that “Mr Ghani Khan is being ignored by the present Congress leaders of the state who are formulating decisions of the party in Bengal.” The BJP and the Trinamul Congress in Malda have welcomed Mr Ghani Khan’s call for mahajot and have already disclosed their views to the Press about the proposed seat adjustment. Interestingly, the Trinamul supremo Miss Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of anti-Left organisations have been invited tonight to Burdwan House in Kolkata on the occasion of the marriage party of Mr Ghani Khan’s niece. According to Trinamul sources, Miss Mamata Banerjee has expressed her desire to meet Mr Ghani Khan Choudhury on the occasion to discuss the matter of a grand alliance in Malda and other districts. Sources said Mr Ghani Khan was offended when he was not offered a berth by Mr Pranab Mukherjee. He reportedly cited ill health to excuse himself from the Cabinet offer of a Governor’s post in another state. Interestingly, the former district president and the Congress MLA, Mrs Sabitri Mitra told reporters that Mahajot can be formed here unofficially following the decision of Barkat-da. The present district president Mrs Rubi Noor, MLA and sister of Mr Ghani Khan, told reporters over the phone: “We have to maintain a secular image. Our acceptability among the minorities is a critical factor in the Bengal elections. We have enough strength to take on the CPI-M alone in this district and there is no need for any alliance here. Perhaps dada (Mr Ghani Khan) spoke about an alliance for other districts and not for Malda. I must speak to him about this.” Sources said Mr Khan wants to increase the number of seats in Malda after the last election. -SNSThursday, January 12, 2006
All eyes on Ghani Khan
MALDA, Jan.12. —Followers of the Congress veteran leader and the Malda MP, Mr ABA Ghani Khan Choudhury, in Malda are not bothered about the decision of the PCC on the issue of mahajot. But they are worried about the ultimate result of the call for a mahajot in this district. Mr Choudhury has the support of the Malda Congress. Mr Choudhury is not bothered about the decision of state leaders like Mr Pranab Mukherjee and others who are advocating against the grand alliance with the Trinamul because of its connection with the BJP and NDA. Though Congress workers are confused by comments in a television channel yesterday that disagree with the statement of the PCC chief Mr Pranab Mukherjee, they are happy that their leader will talk to Mrs Sonia Gandhi to inform her that “Mr Ghani Khan is being ignored by the present Congress leaders of the state who are formulating decisions of the party in Bengal.” The BJP and the Trinamul Congress in Malda have welcomed Mr Ghani Khan’s call for mahajot and have already disclosed their views to the Press about the proposed seat adjustment. Interestingly, the Trinamul supremo Miss Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of anti-Left organisations have been invited tonight to Burdwan House in Kolkata on the occasion of the marriage party of Mr Ghani Khan’s niece. According to Trinamul sources, Miss Mamata Banerjee has expressed her desire to meet Mr Ghani Khan Choudhury on the occasion to discuss the matter of a grand alliance in Malda and other districts. Sources said Mr Ghani Khan was offended when he was not offered a berth by Mr Pranab Mukherjee. He reportedly cited ill health to excuse himself from the Cabinet offer of a Governor’s post in another state. Interestingly, the former district president and the Congress MLA, Mrs Sabitri Mitra told reporters that Mahajot can be formed here unofficially following the decision of Barkat-da. The present district president Mrs Rubi Noor, MLA and sister of Mr Ghani Khan, told reporters over the phone: “We have to maintain a secular image. Our acceptability among the minorities is a critical factor in the Bengal elections. We have enough strength to take on the CPI-M alone in this district and there is no need for any alliance here. Perhaps dada (Mr Ghani Khan) spoke about an alliance for other districts and not for Malda. I must speak to him about this.” Sources said Mr Khan wants to increase the number of seats in Malda after the last election. -SNS
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