Nandigram Bypoll On October 6. Suvendu Adhikari Had Vacated This Seat
The Election Commission has scheduled by-polls for the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies in West Bengal for October 6. These elections follow the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari and Humayun Kabir from their respective seats.
Why it matters
These by-elections are politically significant as they involve high-profile figures and test the electoral landscape in West Bengal following the 2021 assembly polls.
The Election Commission on Monday announced by-polls to two West Bengal assembly constituencies - Rejinagar and Nandigram - with polling scheduled for October 6 and counting of votes on October 9.The by-polls have been necessitated after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and AJUP founder Humayun Kabir vacated the Nandigram and Rejinagar seats, respectively.The poll process will begin with the issue of the gazette notification on September 9.The last date for filing of nominations is September 16.
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