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West Bengal By-Elections 2024: Why Nandigram and Rejinagar Matter
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News18•06-10-2026, 09:41
West Bengal By-Elections 2024: Why Nandigram and Rejinagar Matter
- •By-elections are being held in four constituencies across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, drawing attention beyond local equations.
- •Nandigram in West Bengal is the key political battleground, being the former seat of Suvendu Adhikari who defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021.
- •The polls serve as a crucial test following the recent political shifts in the state.
Key Questions Answered
The by-elections for the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies are scheduled for October 6, with the counting of votes taking place on October 9, 2026. The entire election process is set to be completed by October 11, 2026.
The by-polls were necessitated after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vacated the Nandigram seat, and AJUP founder Humayun Kabir resigned from the Rejinagar seat following the 2026 assembly elections.
The Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee announced Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) as its candidate for the Nandigram seat and former MLA Rabiul Alam Chowdhury for the Rejinagar constituency.
