The Congress which is traditionally strong in Murshidabad district has an edge in Farakka. However, Congress’s dominance will not go unchallenged. It may find itself on a weak wicket if it does not have the backing of the Trinamool Congress. Rise of BJP may decide the fortunes. In fact, the BJP candidate Bishnupada Roy had emerged runner-up in the 2014 LS poll to Maldaha Dakshin parliamentary constituency of which Farakka is a part.
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