West Bengal bypolls: Nandigram and Rejinagar key candidates, past trends and more
West Bengal is preparing for high-stakes byelections in Nandigram and Rejinagar on October 6, 2026. The political landscape is complex, featuring a split in the Trinamool Congress and a dominant BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Why it matters
These elections test the political stability of West Bengal following the BJP's historic 2026 assembly victory and the ongoing fragmentation of the opposition.
West Bengal is set for a high-stakes electoral contest for the byelections in Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies on October 6, 2026. Nandigram has 16 candidates, while the Rejinagar seat has 21 candidates in the poll fray.
The BJP secured a triumphant victory in the 2026 Assembly elections , clinching 208 of 294 seats in the State, marking its rule for the first time in West Bengal. The saffron party’s rival TMC came a distant second, registering victory in 80 seats.
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