A big and shocking political news is coming out from Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Hurt by being allegedly harassed and humiliated by the police during the recently concluded Rezinagar Assembly by-election, Humayun Kabir has retired from active politics. He announced this on Wednesday. Along with this, Kabir has also expressed his desire to resign as MLA of Nauda Assembly seat. This has increased the stir in the political circles of Bengal.
What is the whole matter?
Let us tell you, Humayun Kabir had won a landslide victory on both Nauda and Rejinagar seats in the 2026 assembly elections. After this he resigned from Rejinagar seat, due to which by-election was held on Rejinagar seat on Tuesday. When voting started on Rejinagar seat on Tuesday, within an hour the police detained Humayun right in front of his party office, citing alleged violation of law. After spending about 12 hours in police custody, he was released at around 8 pm.
Within an hour of the start of voting in Rejinagar on Tuesday, the police detained Humayun Kabir right in front of his party's office, citing alleged violations of the law. After spending about 12 hours in police custody, he was released at around 8 pm.
Decision taken after being hurt by insult
Just a day after this incident, i.e. on Wednesday, Humayun Kabir, feeling “humiliated”, announced in front of the media and his supporters his tough decision to say goodbye to active politics. He made it clear that he would not attend assembly meetings from now on.
Politics of the area heated up
After this incident, a period of tension and rhetoric has started in local politics. Annoyed by the police action, a senior MLA suddenly announcing his resignation from politics raises serious questions on the law and order and political situation of the state. This step of Humayun Kabir has dealt a big blow to his party and supporters, and now all eyes are on what will be his next step and whether he sticks to his decision or senior party leaders succeed in convincing him.