Kolkata, May 19 -- In a big setback for the Trinamool Congress two days ahead of the Falta Assembly repoll, the party's candidate Jahangir Khan on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the contest, publicly praising West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and citing "peace and development" of the area as the reason behind his decision.
The dramatic announcement came just hours before campaigning officially ended for the repoll and has triggered sharp political reactions across party lines. Falta is part of the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, which has Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee as the sitting MP.
Jahangir, often described as a confidante of Abhishek Banerjee and strongman with considerable ...