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Humayun Kabir sweeps Nowda, Rejinagar; BJP trails in both
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir won in both Nowda and Rejinagar in the West Bengal Assembly elections, defeating BJP candidates in each seat. Kabir secured 123,536 votes in Rejinagar to BJP's 64,660, and 86,463 votes in Nowda to BJP's 58,520, yielding margins of 58,876 and 27,943 respectively.
Why It Matters
The double victory strengthens AJUP's position in West Bengal politics and narrows BJP's electoral footprint in these constituencies.
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Humayun Kabir wins in Nowda and Rejinagar
May 04, 2026
In the West Bengal Assembly elections, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir defeated BJP candidates in both Nowda and Rejinagar. In Rejinagar, Kabir secured 123,536 votes compared with BJP's 64,660 for Bapan Ghosh, a margin of 58,876. In Nowda, Kabir collected 86,463 votes against BJP's 58,520, a margin of 27,943. The results marked a double win for Kabir and the BJP's defeat in both constituencies.