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West Bengal By-Polls: Trinamool Congress Faces Setback as Candidates Withdraw
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:38 AM
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Trinamool Congress suffered a setback in the West Bengal by-polls as some of its candidates withdrew amid an internal factional crisis.
The Trinamool Congress has encountered a significant setback ahead of the West Bengal by-polls, with reports confirming the withdrawal of some of its candidates. The development has emerged against the backdrop of an internal factional crisis within the party.
According to available information, the withdrawals reflect growing tensions between rival groups within the Trinamool Congress, raising concerns about the party's organisational unity. The factional rift appears to have directly impacted candidate selection and poll preparedness.
The by-polls were being closely watched as a test of the party's grassroots strength. With candidates stepping back at a crucial stage, the Trinamool Congress now faces the challenge of managing internal dissent while preparing for the electoral contest in the state.
According to available information, the withdrawals reflect growing tensions between rival groups within the Trinamool Congress, raising concerns about the party's organisational unity. The factional rift appears to have directly impacted candidate selection and poll preparedness.
The by-polls were being closely watched as a test of the party's grassroots strength. With candidates stepping back at a crucial stage, the Trinamool Congress now faces the challenge of managing internal dissent while preparing for the electoral contest in the state.