Promise or pressure? Why TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta repoll

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.

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