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AJUP Chief Detained After Voting in Rejinagar Bypoll

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Humayun Kabir Detained

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was detained by police after voting in Rejinagar.
Election officials deployed 71 central force companies to secure the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls.
Congress leaders in Nandigram alleged voter intimidation, booth capturing, proxy voting and EVM malfunctioning.
Turnout was 43.95% in Nandigram and 38.71% in Rejinagar by 11 am.
Votes for all six bypolls will be counted on October 9, per the Election Commission.

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Kabir Arrested

Murshidabad SP Sachin Makkar said Kabir was not a candidate or authorised election agent.
He also stated Kabir could not be present at the party office during polling.
SDPO Anandajit Hore confirmed Kabir’s arrest and said details would be released later.
Police alleged Kabir tried to influence voters and incite unrest, justifying his detention.
After being pulled by his shirt, Kabir was taken to Rejinagar Police Station.

History

Historical Context

In March 2007 the West Bengal Left Front ordered a police raid of over 3,000 officers to clear a proposed chemical-hub SEZ in Nandigram, killing 14 villagers and sparking criticism of electoral violence. The backlash helped the Trinamool surge that ended 34 years of Left rule in 2011. In the October 2024 Nandigram by-poll, the Election Commission deployed 71 central-force companies, echoing the 2007 response.

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Humayun Kabir Detained

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was detained by police after voting in Rejinagar.
Election officials deployed 71 central force companies to secure the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls.
Congress leaders in Nandigram alleged voter intimidation, booth capturing, proxy voting and EVM malfunctioning.
Turnout was 43.95% in Nandigram and 38.71% in Rejinagar by 11 am.
Votes for all six bypolls will be counted on October 9, per the Election Commission.

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