TMC candidate cites CM Adhikari’s promise, withdraws from contest in Bengal’s Falta
TMC candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the contest in Falta, West Bengal, citing a promise made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Khan stated that his decision was made to ensure peace and prosperity for the constituency. The Election Commission has ordered a fresh election in Falta due to previous electoral offences.
- ▪Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest to support a special package announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- ▪The Election Commission ordered a fresh election in Falta due to severe electoral offences.
- ▪Khan expressed his desire for Falta to prosper and emphasized his connection to the community.
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TMC candidate cites CM Adhikari’s promise, withdraws from contest in Bengal’s FaltaTMC candidate Jahangir Khan said he was withdrawing from the contest to ensure peace and prosperity for Falta and for its peoplePublished on: May 19, 2026 3:43 PM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Hours before the campaign for the fresh poll in West Bengal’s Falta assembly seat ended on Tuesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan said he was withdrawing from the contest, citing chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s special package announcement for the constituency.TMC candidate Jahangir Khan.The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a fresh election in Falta on May 21 (Thursday) over “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process” during the second phase of the…
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