Mamata Banerjee Won't Contest Bypoll as TMC Names Candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar
The party moved after seat vacancies in both constituencies and amid a wider bypoll round across four states, with voting set for October 6.
- On Sunday, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress announced Sanchita Pradhan as its candidate for Nandigram and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury for Rejinagar in the October 6 West Bengal assembly by-elections.
- This announcement follows a dispute between Mamata's faction and a rival group led by Ritabrata Banerjee over the 'Jora Ghash Phool' election symbol, currently before the Election Commission for resolution.
- The by-elections were necessitated after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vacated the Nandigram seat and Aam Janata Unnayan Party founder Humayun Kabir resigned from his Rejinagar constituency.
- Following Saturday's hearing in New Delhi, the Election Commission may implement an interim arrangement, including freezing the party symbol, as the September 16 nomination deadline approaches.
- The Election Commission confirmed that 'adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs' are available for the polls, while opposition groups including the Congress and Left Front have fielded their own candidates.
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Mamata camp names bypoll candidates amid fight for symbol
The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction has announced Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury as its candidates for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly by-elections in West Bengal. This announcement comes amidst a significant split within the TMC, with a rival faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee also vying for control of the party's name and symbol. The Election Commission is currently deliberating on the claims of bo…
TMC Mamata camp names bypoll candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar assembly seats in Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 13 (PTI) The Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury are its candidates for the October 6 bypolls to Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats in West Bengal. Sanchita is a new face, while Rabiul is a former MLA. However, the rival faction […]
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's TMC announces candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls
The bypoll in West Bengal along with other assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and a Parliamentary seat in Assam would be held on October 6, while the results would be declared on October 9.
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