Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Campaigning intensifies in Nandigram, Rejinagar ahead of bypolls
Voters in Nandigram and Rejinagar will choose representatives in by-elections on October 6.
Political parties are making a final effort to persuade voters before campaigning ends on Sunday evening.
In Nandigram, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has been canvassing since he was granted bail.
BJP candidate Hasirai Rath is also campaigning, with support from senior party leaders.
Other parties are contesting there too.
Rejinagar has candidates from several parties and groups, including the BJP, Congress, AJUP and two TMC factions.
An Independent candidate in Rejinagar was arrested last month in a case related to a 2021 election clash.
Officials are due to count the votes on October 9.
Campaigning for bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar is set to end Sunday evening, ahead of voting on October 6.
Congress nominee Milan Pradhan has campaigned intensively in Nandigram since receiving bail from the Calcutta High Court.
BJP candidate Hasirai Rath is backed by senior party leaders, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to hold rallies for her.
The Nandigram contest also includes candidates from the Left, ISF and the Democratic Trinamool Congress.
Rejinagar has a multi-cornered contest involving the BJP, Congress, AJUP and two TMC factions; counting is scheduled for October 9.
- Who
- Candidates and political parties contesting the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls.
- What
- Final campaigning is underway before voters choose representatives in the two constituencies.
- When
- Campaigning ends Sunday evening; voting is on October 6 and counting is scheduled for October 9.
- Where
- Nandigram and Rejinagar, West Bengal.
- Why
- The seats became vacant after Suvendu Adhikari vacated Nandigram and Humayun Kabir retained Nawda after winning both Nawda and Rejinagar in the 2026 Assembly elections.
- Constituencies
- Nandigram and Rejinagar
- Polling date
- October 6
- Counting date
- October 9
- Campaign deadline
- Sunday evening
- Nandigram Congress nominee
- Milan Pradhan
- Nandigram BJP nominee
- Hasirai Rath
- Rejinagar contest
- Includes the BJP, Congress, AJUP and two TMC factions