TMC candidate Jahangir Khan on Tuesday withdrew from the race only hours before campaigning for the repoll was scheduled to end, setting off political speculation across West Bengal.
His exit comes after weeks of controversy around the constituency, where the Election Commission had earlier cancelled the entire voting process and ordered fresh polling following allegations of “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process.”
While Khan publicly explained why he stepped away, the TMC later issued its own sharply worded response — and the two narratives quickly became the centre of attention.
Why did Jahangir Khan withdraw from the Falta repoll?
Addressing a press conference after withdrawing his candidature, Jahangir Khan said his decision was driven by Falta’s future and the promise of development for the constituency.
“I am the son of Falta, and I want the area to be at peace and grow,” he said.
“The CM has announced a special package for the development of Falta, which is why I have decided to move away from the re-polling process in the constituency,” he added.
His remarks immediately sparked discussion because the withdrawal came so close to polling day in a constituency already under intense political scrutiny.
