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TMC candidate withdraws from Rejinagar by-election following Nandigram setback

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TMC candidate Rabiul Chowdhury has withdrawn his nomination from the Rejinagar assembly by-election in West Bengal, causing a setback for Mamata Banerjee's party.

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  • Trinamool Congress candidate Rabiul Chowdhury has withdrawn his nomination from the Rejinagar constituency, creating a significant challenge for the party ahead of the West Bengal by-elections.
  • This decision follows recent setbacks in the Nandigram constituency and is reportedly fueled by internal party dissent and dissatisfaction with leadership decisions.
  • Opposition parties are using these withdrawals to criticize Mamata Banerjee's administration, while the TMC high command has convened an emergency meeting to address the situation.

What to watch next

  • TMC's decision on fielding new candidates for the affected constituencies
  • Political fallout and opposition campaigning regarding internal TMC dissent
  • The impact of these withdrawals on the overall by-election outcome

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Named India · IN-KA · Nandigram · Rabiul Chowdhury · Rejinagar · Trinamool Congress · West Bengal · Bharatiya Janata Party · Indian National Congress · Mamata Banerjee

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