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West Bengal bypolls emerge as battle for opposition space

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have become a contest for the opposition space after the TMC split and loss of its original name and symbol. The Congress and Left seek to regain voters, while rival TMC factions compete for the party’s political inheritance, with BJP also…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Mamata camp unveils new logo with football symbol as TMC identity battle deepens

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction has unveiled a new logo featuring its interim football-player election symbol after the Election Commission froze the party’s original name and flowers-and-grass symbol amid an internal dispute. With the October 6 bypolls approaching, the faction is working to familiarise voters with its new identity, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Democracy facing deep crisis in country under BJP rule: Bengal Congress chief

West Bengal Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar has accused the BJP government and Election Commission of undermining democracy, alleging repression of dissent and calling for opposition unity ahead of the October 6 Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls. His remarks come as Congress candidate Milan Pradhan remains in judicial custody in connection with…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

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Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls: Final field set for multi-cornered contests

Saturday marked an eventful last day of withdrawal of nominations which witnessed the flip-flop of Banerjee's Rejinagar candidate over withdrawal from poll race, the arrest of an Independent candidate in the same seat and the judicial remand of the Congress nominee in Nandigram, effectively throwing him out of the campaign…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

West Bengal: Mamata's Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later

Rabiul Alam Chowdhury withdrew and then retracted his Rejinagar by-election candidacy. He cited harassment and symbol familiarity issues for his initial decision. Chowdhury later stated he would contest after police assured security and Mamata Banerjee intervened. Meanwhile, Nandigram candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her nomination after meeting Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against EC freeze on TMC name, symbol

Mamata Banerjee has challenged the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. The poll panel allotted separate names and symbols to two rival factions of the party. This interim order came after a dispute between the two factions of the TMC. The Election Commission's decision followed…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Suvendu Adhikari backs Hasirani Rath for record Nandigram bypoll win, puts minority voters to test

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari predicted a record victory for BJP candidate Hasirani Rath in Nandigram. He urged minority voters to support the BJP government in upcoming by-elections. Adhikari assured the people of Nandigram that all promises made would be fulfilled. The Chief Minister also pledged to withdraw false…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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West Bengal elections: CPI(M), CPI announce candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls

The CPI(M) and CPI have named their candidates for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Advocate Sayeed Asad Ali will contest from Rejinagar for the CPI(M) party. Shanti Gopal Giri is the CPI's nominee for the Nandigram constituency. Voting is scheduled for October sixth, with results announced on October ninth. These bypolls…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi

A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought recognition as the legitimate party leadership. This meeting precedes nominations for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. The Election Commission scheduled the meeting for September 12, 2026. The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

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