A byelection in Nandigram is marked by a withdrawal of a TMC faction candidate’s nomination, followed by Mamata Banerjee announcing support for Congress. According to reports, the candidate withdraws after a meeting connected to Suvendu Adhikari, and Banerjee then states that her faction will back the Congress candidate.
Both outlets describe the sequence as: the nomination withdrawal comes first, and Banerjee’s support for Congress follows. The Times of India highlights the timing around Suvendu Adhikari’s meeting, while Scroll.in emphasizes Banerjee’s factional decision and notes that her statement is issued after the candidate withdraws her nomination. The reports do not present additional policy details or expanded reasons beyond the reported coordination and the subsequent change in support.
Overall, the developments indicate a political realignment for the Nandigram byelection, with a TMC-related faction stepping back from its initial electoral contest while openly endorsing Congress after the nomination is withdrawn.
