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Congress candidate Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi staged a sit-in protest in Rejinagar during the West Bengal bypolls, demanding a complete repolling and alleging voter intimidation, while the BJP dismissed the claims as politically motivated.
Nandigram recorded 20.89% turnout and Rejinagar 18.05% by 9 am, averaging 19.47% across the two seats
The police reached the AUJP office in Rejinagar and told him that he cannot be present in the office in view of polling day
West Bengal bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar recorded an average voter turnout of 19.47% in the first two hours, with polling largely peaceful despite allegations of booth-related irregularities.
Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, "Regarding the by-election, Nandigram is a seat already won by the BJP, and our margin will increase there. For the first time, a change can happen in Rejinagar as well."
Polling is underway for six by-elections across three states and a Union Territory, with the closely watched contests expected to offer an early indication of public sentiment towards governments elected earlier this year. The bypolls are being held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry…
The polling process has been peaceful till the time the report was filed. The polling process started at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m. From the very first hour, enthusiasm was witnessed among voters in both seats, with long queues at the various polling booths in both constituencies.
