Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir ruled out any alliance with the BJP, saying his party will remain in the opposition. In a sharp attack, he called Mamata Banerjee a liar and also took aim at Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress leadership. The move comes as Suvendu Adhikari was elected BJP’s West Bengal legislative party leader.
Humayun Kabir of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party won both Nowda and Rejinagar in Murshidabad, thanking voters for their support. With both victories, he will have to give up one seat, leading to a by-election. Notably, his party was formed only four months before the West Bengal polls, making the double win a major upset.
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