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Nandigram Congress Candidate Sent to Judicial Custody Till Oct 3, Misses Oct 6 Bypoll
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:47 AM
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A Congress party candidate from Nandigram has been remanded to judicial custody until October 3, leaving them unable to campaign for the October 6 by‑poll. The development comes as the constituency prepares for the crucial vote.
A court has remanded the Nandigram Congress candidate to judicial custody until October 3. The order was issued following the candidate’s recent appearance before the judiciary.
Because of the custody directive, the candidate is unable to step out of jail to conduct any campaigning for the by‑poll scheduled for October 6. This leaves the Congress party without its nominee’s direct outreach during the final days of campaigning.
Nandigram, a town in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district, is witnessing a closely watched by‑poll as parties vie for the vacant seat. The election date is set for October 6, with campaigning currently in full swing.
The candidate’s legal situation will be reviewed again after the current custody period ends. Party sources said they are assessing the impact on their election strategy, while the judicial process continues.
Because of the custody directive, the candidate is unable to step out of jail to conduct any campaigning for the by‑poll scheduled for October 6. This leaves the Congress party without its nominee’s direct outreach during the final days of campaigning.
Nandigram, a town in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district, is witnessing a closely watched by‑poll as parties vie for the vacant seat. The election date is set for October 6, with campaigning currently in full swing.
The candidate’s legal situation will be reviewed again after the current custody period ends. Party sources said they are assessing the impact on their election strategy, while the judicial process continues.