Major political twist in West Bengal bypolls
A major political development has taken place in West Bengal just 18 days ahead of the crucial assembly by-elections. Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the candidate fielded by the Mamata Banerjee faction for the Nandigram seat, has withdrawn her nomination. Following this unexpected move, Mamata Banerjee announced that her party will now support the Congress candidate in Nandigram.
Before withdrawing her name, Sanchita reportedly met with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, sparking widespread speculation in political circles. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has allotted new names and symbols to both factions of the TMC, making the electoral contest even more intense.
Historical context of Nandigram seat
Nandigram has long been the epicentre of political rivalry between the TMC and the BJP. The 2007 anti-land acquisition movement here played a pivotal role in catapulting Mamata Banerjee and the TMC to power in 2011. In the 2021 assembly elections, Mamata herself contested from this seat against Suvendu Adhikari but faced defeat.
The by-elections are scheduled for October 6, with results to be declared on October 9. Both political parties are leaving no stone unturned to secure a victory in this high-profile constituency, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle.
