West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026: Rejinagar and Nandigram Bye Election List

Last Updated on September 20, 2026 by Babusona Mondal

The West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 has become an important electoral event in the state, with bye-elections scheduled for two Assembly constituencies—70-Rejinagar and 210-Nandigram. The Election Commission of India announced the bye-elections on September 7, 2026, following vacancies caused by resignations.

For voters searching for West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 List, West Bengal bye election 2026, Rejinagar by election 2026, or Nandigram by election 2026, this article provides the latest available details, including the election schedule and the BJP, TMC, Indian National Congress & CPI(M) / Left Front candidate list.

West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026: Overview

The Election Commission of India has announced bye-elections for two West Bengal Assembly constituencies:

Assembly Constituency	AC Number	District	Bye Election Date	Counting Date
Rejinagar	70	Murshidabad	6 October 2026	9 October 2026
Nandigram	210	Purba Medinipur	6 October 2026	9 October 2026

According to the ECI announcement, 70-Rejinagar became vacant after the resignation of Humayun Kabir, while 210-Nandigram became vacant following the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari.

The polling for both constituencies will take place on 6 October 2026, while counting is scheduled for 9 October 2026.

West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 List

The two Assembly constituencies included in the West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 list are:

1. 70-Rejinagar Assembly Constituency

Rejinagar is Assembly Constituency No. 70 in Murshidabad district. The ECI has included this constituency in the 2026 bye-election because of the vacancy created by the resignation of Humayun Kabir.

The Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal’s 2026 electoral-roll data lists 256,267 electors for Rejinagar, including 133,771 male, 122,490 female and 6 third-gender electors.

2. 210-Nandigram Assembly Constituency

Nandigram is Assembly Constituency No. 210 in Purba Medinipur district. The seat became vacant following the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari, according to the ECI’s bye-election announcement.

The Nandigram bye-election will also be held on 6 October 2026, with counting scheduled for 9 October 2026.

West Bengal Bye Election 2026 Schedule

The important dates for the West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 are as follows:

Election Event	Date
ECI Bye-Election Announcement	7 September 2026
Gazette Notification	9 September 2026
Last Date for Nomination	16 September 2026
Scrutiny of Nominations	17 September 2026
Last Date for Withdrawal	19 September 2026
Polling Date	6 October 2026
Counting of Votes	9 October 2026

The ECI also states that the final electoral rolls for both Rejinagar and Nandigram were published on 28 February 2026, while continuous updating of the electoral rolls continues according to the applicable election rules.

West Bengal Upanirbachan 2026 Candidate List (All Major Parties)

All leading political factions have finalized their candidates for both key constituencies. Below is the complete breakdown of party candidates contesting the bypolls:

1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

The BJP Central Election Committee formally approved the nominations for the West Bengal bye-elections:

• Rejinagar (70): Shri Sakharav Sarkar
• Nandigram (210): Smt. Hasirani Rath

2. All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction announced its candidates for both seats:

• Rejinagar (70): Rabiul Alam Chowdhury
• Nandigram (210): Sanchita Pradhan (Dey)

3. Indian National Congress (INC)

Approved by Congress leadership, the party nominated:

• Rejinagar (70): Mohd Abdullahil Kafi
• Nandigram (210): Milan Pradhan

4. CPI(M) / Left Front

The Left Front nominated its candidate list as part of the opposition fight:

• Rejinagar (70): Sayeed Asad Aliu
• Nandigram (210): Shanti Gopal Giri

Rejinagar and Nandigram Bye Election 2026

The two seats have different electoral backgrounds. Rejinagar is located in Murshidabad district, while Nandigram is in Purba Medinipur district.

The ECI has also confirmed that EVMs and VVPATs will be used for recording votes in both West Bengal constituencies during the bye-election.

The West Bengal government has separately notified 6 October 2026 as a public holiday in the areas covered by the Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies so that eligible voters can participate in the election.

How to Check West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 Updates

Voters looking for the latest West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 list, candidate information, polling details and electoral-roll information should check official election sources.

The Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal publishes election-related notices, electoral-roll information and other official updates. The Election Commission of India also publishes bye-election notifications and schedules.

For voter-related information, voters should verify their name, polling station and other details using official election services before polling day.

Final Words

The West Bengal Uponirbachon 2026 covers two Assembly constituencies: 70-Rejinagar and 210-Nandigram. Both constituencies will vote on 6 October 2026, and counting is scheduled for 9 October 2026.