{"id":206541,"date":"2026-03-11T20:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=206541"},"modified":"2026-03-11T20:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:24:04","slug":"harishchandrapurs-political-roulette-will-minister-tajmul-hossain-get-the-tmc-ticket-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/harishchandrapurs-political-roulette-will-minister-tajmul-hossain-get-the-tmc-ticket-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Harishchandrapur\u2019s Political Roulette: Will Minister Tajmul Hossain Get the TMC Ticket Again?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even before the Election Commission\u2019s formal announcement, the Harishchandrapur assembly constituency in Malda has turned into a hotbed of political speculation. The primary focus of this excitement is the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate list. The biggest question echoing through the corridors of power is whether the incumbent MLA and Minister of State for MSME and Textiles, Tajmul Hossain, will secure a ticket for the upcoming battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tajmul Hossain is a seasoned veteran in Malda\u2019s politics. Having served as an MLA twice under the Forward Bloc banner (2006 and 2011), he later shifted his allegiance to the TMC. Although he tasted defeat in 2016, his thumping victory in 2021 solidified his position, eventually earning him a spot in Mamata Banerjee\u2019s cabinet. While his supporters point to his ministerial status and local developmental work as grounds for renomination, there are whispers of internal dissent and a push for fresh blood within the local party unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent months, Hossain has faced minor controversies and local agitations, which the opposition parties like the BJP and Congress are eager to capitalize on. Political analysts suggest that the TMC top brass is closely monitoring the &#8220;anti-incumbency&#8221; factor in Harishchandrapur. If the party decides to prioritize a clean slate, a change in candidacy cannot be ruled out. However, Hossain\u2019s vast experience and his proximity to the party leadership remain his biggest strengths. As of now, the political landscape in Harishchandrapur remains vibrant and uncertain, with everyone waiting for the final word from Kalighat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even before the Election Commission\u2019s formal announcement, the Harishchandrapur assembly constituency in Malda has turned into a hotbed of political speculation. The primary focus of this excitement is the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate list. 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