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Humayun Kabir Plans Dubai Move After Son's Rejinagar Bypoll Defeat
The Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief stated his intention to relocate to Dubai on a 10-year golden visa following his son's loss in the Murshidabad constituency.
Humayun Kabir, the chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), has announced his intention to relocate to Dubai on a 10-year golden visa following his son's defeat in the recent Rejinagar by-election. The declaration came after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a notable victory in the Muslim-majority constituency located in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
The bypoll results showed BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar defeating AJUP nominee Golam Nabi Azad by a substantial margin of 75,816 votes. This outcome marks a significant breakthrough for the BJP in a region traditionally not considered a stronghold for the party.
Mr. Kabir stated that his move to Dubai would take place after the completion of a proposed mosque in Murshidabad, a project he anticipates finishing by 2028. His announcement to live in Dubai with a 10-year golden visa was made public shortly after the by-election results began to emerge.
Conceding defeat early in the vote counting process, Mr. Kabir acknowledged the strong lead established by the BJP over both the AJUP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Rejinagar. Reports also indicated that the BJP was leading in the Nandigram constituency during the same period.
The outcome in Rejinagar underscores a shift in the political landscape, particularly given the constituency's demographic composition. The BJP's success in a Muslim-majority area of Murshidabad highlights evolving electoral dynamics within the state.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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