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BJP faces uphill battle; acid test for TMC in by-elections

The Statesman

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November 13, 2024

The six constituencies going to polls include Madarihat in Alipurduar district, Sitai in Cooch Behar, Naihati and Haroa in North 24-Parganas, Taldangra in Bankura, and Midnapur in West Midnapore.

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BJP faces uphill battle; acid test for TMC in by-elections

Tomorrow, six legislative Assembly constituencies in West Bengal are set for by-elections, with the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) facing off against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Despite BJP's declared intent to fight intensely, the campaign has lacked the impact many anticipated. Notably, former BJP national president and Union home minister Amit Shah, who recently visited West Bengal, made no mention of the upcoming by-elections, disappointing some of the BJP candidates.

The announcement for these elections came at a challenging time for TMC, following public outcry over the recent rape and murder of PGT intern at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The BJP has attempted to leverage anti-incumbency sentiment against the TMC government, yet challenges remain in effectively mobilising voter dissatisfaction across the state.

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