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Politics
TMC unveils candidates for upcoming West Bengal and Assam by‑elections
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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The Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, released its list of candidates for the pending by‑polls in West Bengal and Assam.
Kolkata: The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming by‑elections in both West Bengal and Assam. The party disclosed the names of its nominees for the vacant assembly seats that are slated to be contested in the next few weeks.
The announcement comes as the TMC seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the by‑polls, which are being closely watched after recent political shifts in the two states. While the party did not disclose detailed campaign strategies, it emphasized its commitment to local development and governance.
Political analysts note that the candidate selection will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the elections, especially in constituencies where the opposition has been gaining ground. The TMC's decision reflects its effort to field candidates who can resonate with regional voters.
Election officials have yet to release the final schedule for the by‑polls, but the TMC's move signals its readiness to mobilize supporters and contest the seats vigorously.
The announcement comes as the TMC seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the by‑polls, which are being closely watched after recent political shifts in the two states. While the party did not disclose detailed campaign strategies, it emphasized its commitment to local development and governance.
Political analysts note that the candidate selection will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the elections, especially in constituencies where the opposition has been gaining ground. The TMC's decision reflects its effort to field candidates who can resonate with regional voters.
Election officials have yet to release the final schedule for the by‑polls, but the TMC's move signals its readiness to mobilize supporters and contest the seats vigorously.