In the Lok Sabha elections 1996 FB(S) had launched two candidates from West Bengal.
In the state Legislative Assembly election in West Bengal 1996, FB(S) had launched 20 candidates, who together got 123 316 votes.
One candidate got elected, Kamal Guha from Dinhata (70 531 votes, 49,58%).
In the Lok Sabha elections 1998 FB(S) was with the Indian National Congress.
The party launched one candidate in Cooch Behar, north West Bengal, supported by Congress.