{
  "id": 8498900,
  "title": "WB bypolls: Field set for multi-cornered fights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/wb-bypolls-field-set-for-multi-cornered-fights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:10:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nandigram-rejinagar-bypolls-final-field-set-for-multi-cornered-contests/articleshow/134356900.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies are set for October 6, with four-cornered contests likely in Nandigram and a dramatic last-minute change of heart by Mamata Banerjee's nominee in Rejinagar. The Congress nominee in Nandigram has been arrested, while the BJP has fielded Hasirani Rath, who will be contesting under a football player symbol. Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC faction has extended support to the Congress, making it a four-cornered fight. The situation in Rejinagar became curious when the Banerjee-led TMC faction's candidate withdrew from the polls but later reversed his decision. The BJP aims to consolidate its gains from the 2026 Assembly polls, while the two TMC factions compete for the same constituencies.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}