Falta Re-Poll: TMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws Ahead of Voting Day

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta Assembly re-poll race just two days before voting, triggering fresh political speculation in West Bengal ahead of the crucial May 21 re-election.

The sudden decision comes amid heightened political tension and ongoing controversy surrounding the constituency. 

According to TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty, the party received information about Khan’s withdrawal but was not immediately aware of the reason behind the move. The development has added uncertainty to the political battle in Falta, where the Election Commission had earlier ordered a complete re-poll citing allegations of voter intimidation, booth capturing and EVM tampering during the original election process. 
Jahangir Khan had recently approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from coercive action after multiple criminal cases were reportedly filed against him. The court had granted interim relief till May 26, allowing him to contest the re-poll while directing him to cooperate with investigators and follow strict election guidelines. 

Falta has remained one of the most closely watched constituencies in the aftermath of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Political tensions intensified further after sharp exchanges between BJP leaders and TMC supporters over allegations of electoral irregularities and violence in the constituency.