In a significant legal victory for the Congress party, the Tribunal has ruled that Motab Sheikh, the Congress candidate from Farakka, is indeed a valid voter. This decision comes as a major embarrassment for the State Election Commission (SIR), which had previously raised concerns regarding his eligibility and voter status.

The Commission’s report, which initially put a question mark on Motab Sheikh’s candidacy, was challenged in the Tribunal. After a thorough review of the electoral records and identity documents, the Tribunal dismissed the Commission’s claims, clearing the way for the Congress leader to contest the upcoming polls. Local Congress supporters are celebrating the verdict, calling it a victory over “political conspiracies.” With the legal hurdle removed, the battle for Farakka is now set for a fierce multi-cornered contest.