Humayun Kabir New Party Drops Only Hindu Candidate

Delhi, December 24, 2025: In a swift political development, the newly formed Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), led by ousted Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir, has sacked its only Hindu candidate, Nisha Chatterjee, less than 24 hours after her nomination was announced.

The Conflict

• Reason for Sacking: The party leadership cited “vulgar” social media activity and reels as the reason for her sudden removal. They claimed that her background as a social media influencer was not properly vetted before her name was announced for the 2026 Assembly elections.
• Candidate’s Rebuttal: Nisha Chatterjee has denied the allegations of “vulgarity,” arguing that she is being targeted for her religion. She has accused the party of using secularism as a “facade” and has threatened to sue Humayun Kabir for character assassination and defamation.
• The Context: Chatterjee was reportedly surprised by her own nomination, stating she was invited to a public gathering in Murshidabad only to have her name announced as a candidate without prior consultation.

Background on Humayun Kabir

The controversy comes just days after Humayun Kabir launched the Janata Unnayan Party on December 22, 2025.

• Ouster from TMC: Kabir was suspended from the TMC on December 4, 2025, after he called for the construction of a “Babri Masjid-style” mosque in Murshidabad, a move the TMC labeled as “communal politics.”
• Political Ambitions: Despite his suspension, Kabir went ahead and laid the foundation stone for the mosque on December 6. He has since vowed to “reduce the TMC to zero” in the Murshidabad district during the upcoming elections.