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Sanchita Pradhan Withdraws Nandigram Bypoll Nomination, Meets CM Suvendu
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 04:37 AM
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Bengal's Nandigram bypoll saw candidate Sanchita Pradhan pull out her nomination and meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, dealing a setback to the Trinamool faction.
The Nandigram assembly bypoll in West Bengal experienced a sudden shift when Sanchita Pradhan, the candidate fielded by the Trinamool Congress, withdrew her nomination. Pradhan's decision was announced shortly before the final filing deadline, leaving the party without a representative in the contest.
Following the withdrawal, Pradhan visited the state capital to meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The meeting, captured on video, focused on the political implications of the move and the upcoming electoral dynamics in the constituency.
Party insiders described the development as a significant blow to the Mamata Banerjee‑led faction, which had hoped to retain the seat. With the Trinamool now scrambling for a replacement, the bypoll is expected to become more competitive.
Election officials have confirmed that the nomination withdrawal will be reflected in the official candidate list, and the poll schedule remains unchanged.
Following the withdrawal, Pradhan visited the state capital to meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The meeting, captured on video, focused on the political implications of the move and the upcoming electoral dynamics in the constituency.
Party insiders described the development as a significant blow to the Mamata Banerjee‑led faction, which had hoped to retain the seat. With the Trinamool now scrambling for a replacement, the bypoll is expected to become more competitive.
Election officials have confirmed that the nomination withdrawal will be reflected in the official candidate list, and the poll schedule remains unchanged.