Congress announces its candidates for two West Bengal assembly by-elections. Mohammed Abdullahil Kafi is named for the Rejinagar constituency, while Milan Pradhan is named for Nandigram, according to reports.
The by-elections are scheduled for October 6, with results expected on October 9. Times of India reports that the by-polls are held because of resignations by the previous MLAs. It also states that the election notification is issued on September 9, and nominations are due by September 16.
Deccan Chronicle confirms the same pair of Congress candidates for Rejinagar and Nandigram but provides fewer procedural details than Times of India. Both outlets attribute the candidature announcements to Congress.
