TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta Assembly repoll contest ahead of voting

Описание: West Bengal politics took a dramatic turn after Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan suddenly withdrew from the high-voltage Falta Assembly repoll contest just two days before voting. Khan announced that he was stepping aside “for peace and development” in Falta and even praised the BJP-led state government’s proposed development package for the constituency. The Election Commission had earlier cancelled the original April 29 election in Falta and ordered a complete repoll across all 285 booths on May 21 after allegations of electoral malpractice, voter intimidation, and EVM tampering triggered massive controversy.

The move has sparked a political storm across Bengal, with the TMC distancing itself from Khan’s decision and claiming he “succumbed to pressure,” while the BJP described the withdrawal as a major moral victory. Falta became one of the most talked-about battlegrounds of the 2026 West Bengal elections after repeated allegations of booth capture and poll violence dominated headlines. Political analysts say Khan’s exit could significantly strengthen BJP candidate Debangshu Panda ahead of the repoll, especially after the BJP’s strong statewide performance in the 2026 Assembly elections. Social media exploded with reactions within hours, with hashtags like “Pushpa Jhuk Gaya” trending as users compared Khan’s dramatic withdrawal to the famous movie dialogue.

#WestBengal #TMC #FaltaRepoll #BengalPolitics #BreakingNews