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West Bengal bypolls: Over 70 pc voter turnout recorded in Nandigram, Rejinagar till 3 pm

Bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats in West Bengal saw over 70 percent voter turnout. Polling began at 7 am and continued until 6 pm amidst mostly peaceful conditions. The Nandigram seat is significant due to its historical land acquisition movement, and the BJP has fielded Hasirani Rath. Multiple…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Bypolls 2026: Four regions, six seats and a fresh test for India’s political map

Voting began in six constituencies across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Tuesday morning. The results of the elections will be announced on October 9, carrying political significance for various parties. In West Bengal, the focus includes the symbolic Nandigram constituency and its contest involving various candidates. Assam's…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

BJP, Bengal & bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar to put new government's rule to an early test

Voting for the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls occurs on October 6, and results will be announced on October 9. The BJP seeks to assess its hold since assuming power, while opposition parties are working to reclaim lost ground. Nandigram holds significant emotional weight due to its historical role in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

HC asks WB govt counsel to let Cong''s Nandigram bypoll candidate to contest properly if he gets bail

The Calcutta High Court asked the West Bengal government to ensure Congress’ Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan is able to contest the election properly, provided he secures bail in the five cases in which he has been arrested. The court was also informed that five other cases against Pradhan had…

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

Calcutta HC to hear Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate's protection plea on September 22

The Calcutta High Court will hear Congress candidate Milan Pradhan's plea for protection. He seeks relief from coercive action in five additional criminal cases. Pradhan is already in judicial custody for five other registered cases. His arrest effectively ends his campaign for the Nandigram bypoll.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Mamata's backing of Congress in Nandigram bypoll signals possible reset in Bengal opposition politics

In a notable political shift, a former West Bengal chief minister endorses a Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, suggesting a realignment of opposition politics within the state. Amidst unrest, the Election Commission has suspended the use of the Trinamool Congress's name and symbol. The former chief minister emphasizes Congress…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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

'Black chapter in Indian democracy': KC Venugopal on Milan Pradhan's arrest ahead of Nandigram bypoll

Congress leader KC Venugopal condemned the BJP's alleged authoritarian politics in Bengal. He stated their candidate's nomination would not be withdrawn despite his arrest. Protests will intensify nationwide against what they call undemocratic actions. The party vowed to contest the Nandigram by-election vigorously. They aim to defeat the BJP in…

The Economic Times · Sep 19