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This book on the 'The History of Murshidabad District Congress' by Prof. Pradip Majumder offers a detailed and insightful study of the Indian National Congress, established in 1885, with a special focus on the functioning of the Murshidabad District Congress, West Bengal, India. It thoughtfully examines how the district unit implemented the resolutions and policies adopted during the annual sessions of the Congress, thereby translating national vision into grassroots action. Through a comprehensive narrative of the freedom struggle, the author highlights the aspirations and demands of the people of Murshidabad, while documenting the district’s active participation in anti-British movements, including revolutionary and peasant uprisings. The book also reflects on Murshidabad’s agrarian character, emphasizing the need for agriculture-friendly industries to support local development, thus blending historical analysis with socio-economic insight.