West Bengal elections: CPI(M), CPI announce candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls
- Posted on September 13, 2026
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In brief
West Bengal's political landscape shifts as leftist parties finalize their electoral strategies for crucial bypolls. The CPI(M) has fielded Advocate Sayeed Asad Ali in Rejinagar, while the CPI counters with Shanti Gopal Giri's candidacy in Nandigram. These special elections emerge following recent Assembly member resignations. With voting scheduled for October sixth, political analysts view these contests as significant indicators of voter sentiment in the region.
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West Bengal elections: CPI(M), CPI announce candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls
The CPI(M) and CPI have named their candidates for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. Advocate Sayeed Asad Ali will contest from Rejinagar for the CPI(M) party. Shanti Gopal Giri is the CPI's nominee for the Nandigram constituency. Voting is scheduled for October sixth, with results announced on October ninth. These bypolls were necessitated by recent resignations from the Assembly.
