News Update : Promise or pressure? Why TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta repoll - TOI NEWS DESK

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta's re-poll, citing a "special package" for the area's development. The TMC, however, stated his decision was personal, alleging pressure and intimidation against their workers by the BJP. The Election Commission ordered re-polling due to "severe electoral offences" and subversion of the democratic process. Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta's re-poll, citing a "special package" for the area's development. The TMC, however, stated his decision was personal, alleging pressure and intimidation against their workers by the BJP. The Election Commission ordered re-polling due to "severe electoral offences" and subversion of the democratic process. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/promise-or-pressure-why-tmc-candidate-jahangir-khan-withdrew-from-falta-repoll/articleshow/131197914.cms Date: 2026-05-19T11:19:50.000Z