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TMC Candidate List 2026: Mamata Drops Senior Leaders, 74 MLAs Out, Glamour Avoided
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Mamata's 'Surgical Strike': 74 MLAs Dropped, Glamour Shuns, Clean Image Prioritized
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17-03-2026, 18:27
Mamata's 'Surgical Strike': 74 MLAs Dropped, Glamour Shuns, Clean Image Prioritized
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TMC released its first candidate list, sidelining 74 sitting MLAs in a major political move.
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Mamata Banerjee prioritized 'winning factor' and clean image over old relationships and tainted leaders.
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Prominent figures like Partha Chatterjee, Manik Bhattacharya, and Jibankrishna Saha, linked to corruption, were excluded.
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Many Tollywood stars, including Kanchan Mallick and Chiranjeet Chakraborty, did not receive tickets, focusing on electability.
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The move signals a generational shift, breaking the arrogance of old stalwarts and strengthening Abhishek Banerjee's influence.
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