Alifa Ahmed's Landslide Triumph: A Testimony to TMC's Political Fortitude in Kaliganj

Alifa Ahmed, the Trinamool Congress candidate, won the Kaliganj Assembly bypolls by a significant margin against BJP's Ashish Ghosh. Despite winning fewer votes than her late father Nasiruddin Ahmed in 2021, Alifa's margin was larger, reflecting her widespread appeal and the strategic division of votes among opponents.

Trinamool Congress candidate Alifa Ahmed has claimed a decisive victory in the Kaliganj Assembly by-election, overcoming her closest rival from the BJP, Ashish Ghosh, with a margin of 50,049 votes. This victory surpasses the 2021 winning margin set by her late father Nasiruddin Ahmed.

Alifa, a former engineer, stepped into the political arena following her father's passing. Her win demonstrates the electorate's confidence in her leadership, reinforced by Mamata Banerjee's development politics, which appealed across community lines. Alifa's approach aimed at consolidating a secular voter base, countering BJP's communal strategies.

The BJP acknowledged their gain in Hindu-majority constituencies, yet TMC's overall triumph highlighted a broader rejection of communal polarisation. Alifa attributed her success to 'people's love' and expressed gratitude towards the voters and TMC's support system, dedicating the victory to her father's legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)