Kaliganj Bypoll: A High-Stakes Contest in West Bengal

The by-election for the Kaliganj assembly seat in West Bengal's Nadia district commenced on Monday with strict security measures. The election follows the passing of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed. Candidates include Alifa Ahamed (TMC), Ashis Ghosh (BJP), and Kabil Uddin Shaikh (Congress-CPI(M) alliance).

Counting for the Kaliganj assembly by-election in West Bengal's Nadia district began on Monday, carried out under stringent security, an Election Commission official confirmed.

The process kicked off at 8 am, marking the start of a pivotal election necessitated by the February demise of Trinamool Congress MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed.

This by-election sees TMC's Alifa Ahamed, the late MLA's daughter, vying for the seat alongside BJP's Ashis Ghosh and Congress candidate Kabil Uddin Shaikh, who has backing from CPI(M).

(With inputs from agencies.)