Farakka, WB: The saga of Motab Sheikh, is bit too exiting and dramatic and gives an insight as to what happened in WB election will have long time impacts on the electoral process. Motab Sheikh’s victory in the Farakka constituency has become a symbol of legal determination and grassroots support. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton A-Line 3 piece Schiffli Suit Set (Available in Plus Sizes)

Motab Shaikh’s name was removed from the electoral roll by the SIR and local election officials. The justification provided was related to citizenship verification and residency status, a highly antagonistic issue in border-area constituencies like Farakka.

Shaikh challenged the deletion, moving in the High Court to the Supreme Court. In a momentous ruling delivered just 24 hours before the nomination deadline, the SC ordered the EC to restore his name immediately, citing a lack of due process in his removal. With the court order in hand, he filed his papers on the very last day, becoming the candidate to even appear on the ballot.

Even with administrative hurdles and a shortened campaign period, Shaikh fielding for Congress defeated his closest rival from the TMC by a margin of 8,000+ votes. Local observers said that the attempt to disqualify him created the sympathy wave. Voters in Farakka viewed the deletion as an attempt by the state machinery to silence a popular local leader. From Textiles to Tails: Pakistan’s ‘Bray-ve’ New Export Strategy!

This win is significant for the Congress in Murshidabad district, traditionally a stronghold that has seen intense three-way battles between the TMC, BJP, and Congress-Left alliance.

For the opposition, Shaikh’s victory became a narrative tool to argue that while "institutions may be compromised," the judiciary and the "people's court" still provide a check on power. From the land of Bankim Chandra and Sharat Chandra, a new dawn breaks

Congress somehow managed to save its skin, accidentally!!!!