{"id":209190,"date":"2026-03-20T19:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=209190"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:10:23","slug":"rajanya-haldar-goes-solo-launches-new-party-to-contest-from-two-seats-in-2026-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/rajanya-haldar-goes-solo-launches-new-party-to-contest-from-two-seats-in-2026-polls\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajanya Haldar Goes Solo! Launches New Party to Contest from Two Seats in 2026 Polls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bold move that has shaken the political landscape of West Bengal, prominent youth leader Rajanya Haldar has announced the formation of her new political party. Breaking away from her previous political affiliations, Rajanya confirmed on Friday evening that she will be contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from two separate constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rajanya, who rose to fame as a firebrand student leader of the TMC, had been maintaining a distance from the party leadership for several months. Making the announcement, she stated, &#8220;True service to the people doesn\u2019t require a massive machinery; it requires intent and courage. My new platform is for the youth who want a real change.&#8221; While the names of the constituencies have been kept under wraps, insiders suggest she might target key seats in South 24 Parganas and North Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Political analysts view Rajanya&#8217;s move as a strategic attempt to tap into the growing dissatisfaction among young voters. By deciding to contest from two seats, she is sending a clear message of her political ambition and intent to emerge as a serious player in the 2026 elections. As the state gears up for a high-octane battle, Rajanya\u2019s new front could potentially disrupt the traditional vote banks of both the ruling party and the opposition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold move that has shaken the political landscape of West Bengal, prominent youth leader Rajanya Haldar has announced the formation of her new political party. Breaking away from her previous political affiliations, Rajanya confirmed on Friday evening that she will be contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from two separate constituencies. 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