West Bengal: TMC candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws From Falta Re-Poll Race 2 Days Before Voting

Kolkata: In a major political blow to former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, just days before the re-elections, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan from Falta Assembly constituency on Tuesday withdrew his nomination.   

What is the reason of Jahangir Khan’s withdrawal?

TMC candidate from Falta Assembly constituency, Jahangir Khan has announced to withdraw from the electoral fray on Tuesday, stating that he would no longer be a part of the electoral process.

Confirming the news, TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty said that the party has received information about Khan's decision, but is yet to get clarity on what prompted it.

"We have heard that Jahangir Khan has decided not to contest or participate in the Falta repoll," he told reporters.

"We are still not aware of the reason behind his withdrawal," he added.

What did Jahangir say?

While addressing a press conference, TMC leader Jahangir Khan said, that "I am the son of Falta and I want Falta to be at peace and grow. Our CM Suvendu Adhikari is giving a special package for the development of Falta, which is why I am separating myself from the re-polling of the constituency."

What did the Election Commission say?

The development comes after the Election Commission of India had ordered a repoll in all 285 polling booths of the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on May 21,  citing “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process” on April 29.

The re-election in the Falta seat is scheduled to take place on May 21.

Was Suvendu Adhikari in Falta?

On the final day of campaigning for the repoll, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday held a road show in Falta assembly constituency.