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Humayun Kabir, founder of the newly formed Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) in West Bengal, India, replaced Nisha Chatterjee as the party’s Ballygunge candidate for the 2026 Assembly elections with retired police officer Abu Hasan. Kabir stated Chatterjee was dropped due to her social media presence. Kabir also clarified that Hasan is a relative and he will ensure his victory. Hasan stated that he is not a political person, but agreed to contest at Kabir’s insistence. Kabir was previously suspended from the Trinamool Congress and has declared his intention to field JUP candidates in over 100 constituencies.

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New West Bengal Party Founder Replaces Candidate, Cites Social Media Concerns

Kolkata, India – December 24, 2025 – Humayun Kabir, founder of the fledgling Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), has made a last-minute candidate switch for the Ballygunge constituency in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Less than 24 hours after announcing Nisha Chatterjee as the JUP candidate, Kabir has replaced her with retired police officer Abu Hasan.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Kabir cited concerns about Chatterjee’s social media presence as the reason for the change. “Her online activity did not align with the image we are trying to project for the party,” he stated.

The new candidate, Abu Hasan, admitted to being a political outsider. “I am not a person who is into politics. I have been a policeman throughout my life. Humayun insisted that I must contest,” Hasan told reporters. Kabir clarified that Hasan is a relative, “not my maternal uncle, but my mother’s first cousin.” He also vowed to address concerns from Hasan’s family and ensure his victory in the upcoming election.

The JUP is a new political entity formed by Kabir after his suspension from the Trinamool Congress on December 4th. Kabir has stated that he intends to field candidates in over 100 constituencies across West Bengal. He officially launched the party on Monday, December 22nd, and announced initial candidates for 10 constituencies, including two seats where he has nominated himself.

The sudden candidate swap raises questions about the JUP’s stability and preparedness as it enters the West Bengal political arena.

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