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West Bengal Bypolls: Rebel TMC Faction Fields Candidates, Intensifying Contest
A rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has fielded its own candidates for the upcoming bypolls in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies. The faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, announced its nominees, naming Mohammad Eteshamul Haque for Nandigram and Safiuddin Sheikh for Rejinagar. This move intensifies the contest for these seats, creating a multi-cornered electoral battle within the state.
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