Mamata Backs Congress in Nandigram Bypoll, Reshaping Bengal Opposition

Mamata Banerjee's faction has extended support to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in the October 6 Nandigram assembly bypoll, reversing decades of rivalry. The move follows her nominee's withdrawal and the Election Commission freezing the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. Banerjee called Congress a natural ally, aiming to consolidate anti-BJP votes and strengthen the INDIA bloc in Bengal.