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Got to know Jahangir Khan not contesting Falta repoll: TMC spokesperson
PTI | May 19, 2026 8:57 PM CST

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Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has reportedly decided to withdraw from the upcoming re-election in West Bengal's Falta assembly segment on May 21. The party spokesperson confirmed receiving information about Khan's decision but is awaiting clarity on the reasons behind it. A video purportedly showing Khan's announcement has surfaced online.

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The opposition Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Tuesday said it got to know that its Falta candidate Jahangir Khan has decided to withdraw from the re-election scheduled to be held in the assembly segment on May 21.

TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty said the party has received information about Khan's decision, but is yet to get clarity on what prompted it.

"We have heard that Jahangir Khan has decided not to contest or participate in the Falta repoll," he told reporters.


"We are still not aware of the reason behind his withdrawal," he added.

A video purportedly showing Khan announcing his decision to withdraw from the race has gone viral on social media.

PTI, however, couldn't independently verify the authenticity of the video.


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