Mamata's TMC faction names candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls in Bengal
The Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee has announced candidates for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls in West Bengal. These elections follow recent political shifts and vacancies in the state assembly.
Why it matters
These bypolls are significant indicators of the shifting political landscape and power dynamics in West Bengal.
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction led by Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury as its candidates for the October 6 bypolls to the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats, respectively. The counting of votes is set to take place on October 9.Pradhan is a new face, while Chowdhury is a former MLA, news agency PTI reports.The announcement comes after an earlier rebel TMC faction said it would support Mamata Banerjee, strengthening the party's position ahead of the bypolls.The Nandigram bypoll was necessitated…
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