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Congress Names Candidates for Bengal Nandigram, Rejinagar Bypolls
The Indian National Congress has chosen candidates for two upcoming elections in West Bengal.
Mohd Abdullahil Kafi will contest Rejinagar.
Milan Pradhan will contest Nandigram.
People will vote in both places on October 6.
Officials will count the votes and announce the results on October 9.
Nandigram needs a new election because Suvendu Adhikari won two seats but kept Bhabanipur.
Rejinagar also needs a new election because Humayun Kabir won two seats but kept Naoda.
Observers think the BJP is strong in Nandigram.
They say Rejinagar could be more competitive for Congress and CPI-M, and the result may show how minority voters are moving.
The Indian National Congress named Mohd Abdullahil Kafi for Rejinagar and Milan Pradhan for Nandigram.
The bypolls in both West Bengal constituencies will be held on October 6.
Votes will be counted and results declared on October 9, with the election process ending by October 11.
Nandigram became vacant after Suvendu Adhikari retained Bhabanipur despite winning both constituencies.
Rejinagar became vacant after Humayun Kabir chose to retain Naoda, while observers see opportunities for Congress and CPI-M.
- Who
- The Indian National Congress, its candidates Mohd Abdullahil Kafi and Milan Pradhan, and other major West Bengal parties are involved.
- What
- Bypoll candidates were announced for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies.
- Where
- Nandigram in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
- When
- Voting is scheduled for October 6; counting and results are scheduled for October 9, with the process to conclude by October 11.
- Why
- The seats became vacant after Suvendu Adhikari and Humayun Kabir each won two constituencies but retained one seat.
Congress and CPI-M Opportunity
BJP and Trinamool Congress Prospects
Nandigram outcome
Congress and CPI-M Opportunity
The Congress is contesting the bypoll, but observers say the BJP has held a strong position in Nandigram since 2021.
BJP and Trinamool Congress Prospects
Political observers describe Nandigram as a virtual BJP fortress and expect the party to be difficult to defeat there.
Rejinagar competition
Congress and CPI-M Opportunity
Observers say Congress and CPI-M may have an opportunity to add a seat, while the bypoll could indicate shifts in minority voting preferences.
BJP and Trinamool Congress Prospects
Observers say the BJP faces demographic challenges in Rejinagar, while the Trinamool Congress is also seen as having limited prospects because of reported internal divisions.
Key facts
- Congress candidate, Rejinagar
- Mohd Abdullahil Kafi
- Congress candidate, Nandigram
- Milan Pradhan
- Polling date
- October 6
- Counting and results
- October 9
- Election deadline
- October 11
- Nandigram vacancy
- Created after Suvendu Adhikari retained Bhabanipur
- Rejinagar vacancy
- Created after Humayun Kabir retained Naoda
Quotes
Kolkata-based political observer
A political observer based in Kolkata commenting on the Rejinagar bypoll prospects
“On the other hand, Trinamool Congress, which is now divided into three factions, also does not seem to have much poll prospects from Rejinagar this time.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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