Mamata Banerjee backs Congress candidate in Nandigram bypoll
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the West Bengal Assembly bypoll for the Nandigram seat, the Trinamool Congress withdrew its candidate after the state chief minister’s request. Mamata Banerjee publicly endorsed the Congress nominee, Milan Pradhan, who was subsequently arrested on charges related to the case. The move highlights intra-party tensions and the strategic alliance between the two parties amid a contested election. QUOTE: "sister party" and a "natural ally" — Mid-Day
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Mid-Day
Sources
- Timing of Nandigram candidate's arrest raises questions — Deccan Herald (center)
- Mamata Banerjee backs Cong candidate in Nandigram bypoll — Mid-Day (center)