West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has resigned from the Nandigram assembly seat, formally stepping away from the constituency he represented. Despite this move, he will continue to hold the Bhabanipur constituency, maintaining his legislative presence there. The resignation immediately raises questions over what happens next for Nandigram, including whether a by-election will be required and how the political contest in the area could reshape alliances and voter sentiment in the run-up to future elections.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has decided to retain the Bhabanipur Assembly seat while vacating Nandigram, triggering a by-election there. He told Nandigram residents that their development priorities will still be addressed and argued that he has continued supporting the area even when he was not the official MLA.
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Congress retained Davanagere South and Bagalkot in Karnataka bypolls held on April 9, strengthening Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s position. The party’s key strategy was nominating family members of departed MLAs, framing the contests around their legacies. The approach appears to have resonated strongly with voters, delivering a clear win in both seats.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said local Muslim leaders were involved in Congress’s decision to field Samarth Shamanur in the Davanagere South bypoll, even as minority backlash erupted. The comments follow disciplinary action against two party leaders and raise questions about Muslim community support ahead of the election.
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