After Nandigram, TMC's Rejinagar pick quits bypoll race in double blow for Mamata
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Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, who was picked by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll, said on Saturday that he has withdrawn his nomination.
Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, who was picked by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll, said on Saturday that he has withdrawn his nomination.
This comes just a day after the TMC faction's candidate for Nandigram Assembly constituency, Sanchita Pradhan Dey, also quit the by-election race.
Chowdhury said the decision to withdraw his nomination came following consultations with Mamata.
This is a developing story. It will be updated. - EndsPublished By: sharangee Published On: Sep 19, 2026 11:43 IST
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