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Promise or pressure? Why TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta repoll

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta's re-poll, citing a special package for the area's development. The TMC, however, stated his decision was personal, alleging pressure and intimidation against their workers by the BJP. The Election Commission ordered re-polling due to severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process.

19 May 2026 4:49 pm