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.
Counting has begun in Baharampur, Murshidabad, with the early trends sending a jolt through incumbent politics. The contest pits INC leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury against BJP sitting MLA Subrata Maitra (Kanchan). With the seat described as a political stronghold, the result could decide whether Adhir’s “fortress” holds or BJP momentum rewrites the narrative.
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The first phase of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 has been marred by violence in Murshidabad district. On April 23, a crude bomb explosion in Nowda and reported clashes between CPI(M) and TMC in Domkal reportedly left multiple people injured. The incidents have intensified concerns over election-day security as the campaign enters its early phase.
A Republic TV crew was assaulted in Murshidabad while covering the West Bengal elections in a live broadcast. The journalists were reporting alleged poll rigging as polling proceeded, but the coverage was interrupted by violence. The incident has reignited concerns about press safety on election day and the integrity of electoral transparency.
Violence erupted in Murshidabad during West Bengal’s election season as TMC and AUJP workers clashed, sparking stone pelting and attacks on campaign vehicles. A BJP polling agent was assaulted, while allegations of proxy voting added to tension. Fears rose after reports of crude bomb attacks, prompting deployment of central forces to keep polling secure and fair.
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