Archive · 24 Dec 2025
MLA Kabir Faces Backlash Over Candidate Replacement
MLA Humayun Kabir from the Janata Unnayan Party initially introduced Nisha Chatterjee as his party's candidate for the Ballygunge seat.
However, he quickly changed his mind and said her social media posts and behavior were not suitable for a public office.
Kabir announced that he would pick a Muslim candidate for the seat instead.
This decision has caused controversy, with some people thinking it might be because Chatterjee is Hindu.
Kabir is now consulting local leaders to finalize his choice for the new candidate.
MLA Humayun Kabir initially introduced Nisha Chatterjee as his party's candidate for the Ballygunge seat.
Kabir later stated that Chatterjee's social media posts and mannerisms were unsuitable for public office.
Chatterjee was replaced, and Kabir announced he would pick a Muslim candidate for the seat.
The decision sparked backlash, with critics suggesting it was due to Chatterjee's Hindu faith.
Kabir is consulting local representatives to finalize the new candidate for the Ballygunge seat.
- Who
- MLA Humayun Kabir and Nisha Chatterjee
- What
- Replacement of candidate Nisha Chatterjee for Ballygunge seat
- When
- Decision announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Ballygunge constituency, West Bengal
- Why
- Kabir cited Chatterjee's social media posts and mannerisms as unsuitable for public office
Humayun Kabir's Decision
Public and Political Backlash
Candidate Selection
Humayun Kabir's Decision
Kabir believes Nisha Chatterjee's social media presence and mannerisms are unsuitable for public office.
Public and Political Backlash
Critics argue that Kabir's decision to replace Chatterjee due to her Hindu faith is discriminatory and sparks backlash.
- MLA
- Humayun Kabir
- Candidate Replaced
- Nisha Chatterjee
- Party
- Janata Unnayan Party
- Constituency
- Ballygunge
- Reason for Replacement
- Social media posts and mannerisms deemed inappropriate
- New Candidate
- To be announced, expected to be Muslim
