Kolkata, May 27 -- The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) announced Alifa Ahmed as their candidate from the Kaliganj assembly constituency ahead of the bypoll, which is set to take place on June 19.

The Kaliganj assembly constituency was declared vacant following the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed.

TMC shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development. "AITC, under the inspiration and guidance of Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, we are pleased to announce the candidate for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly By-election scheduled for 19th June, 2025", the 'X' post read.

On May 25, the Election Commission of India announced dates for by-elections on five assembly constituencies across four states....