India, April 19 -- In an interview with The Sunday Guardian, former Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress candidate from Berhampore Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, spoke on a range of issues and asserted that the time is ripe for the Congress to regain its lost ground, as people in West Bengal who were once influenced by divisive politics are now beginning to see through it.

Q. How are you reconnecting with the voters in your constituency, after your long run on the national politics? 

A. I am a local and have been involved in politics here for decades, so connecting with people comes naturally to me. Over the years, I have built strong roots in the community and understand their concerns and aspirations well. For me, poli...