Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan arrested hours after getting Mamata’s support
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested shortly after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced her support for him in the Nandigram by‑poll, after her party withdrew its nominee. The arrest came within an hour of Banerjee’s statement, drawing attention to the timing. Police said the detention linked to a pending criminal case, and election officials noted the seat stays vacant pending the vote.