AJUP Chief Hints at Early Exit From Politics After Bengal Poll Arrest

Humayun Kabir, chief of the AJUP party, hinted at a possible early retirement from politics on Thursday, a day after high-tension polling in West Bengal's Rejinagar constituency resulted in his arrest. Kabir was detained following a confrontation with police personnel stationed outside his party office during the voting process. He remained in custody for nearly 12 hours before being released.

In his remarks following his release, Kabir predicted a strong showing for the BJP in the Rejinagar seat, despite his own party's involvement in the constituency. The arrest marked a dramatic turn during polling day, as tensions escalated between Kabir and law enforcement officials at his office location.

The incident underscores the charged political atmosphere surrounding the electoral process in West Bengal. Kabir's comments regarding a potential early exit from active politics come at a time when regional parties face mounting pressure from national players in state-level contests.

Details regarding the specific nature of the confrontation that led to Kabir's arrest remained unclear. However, sources indicated the incident occurred in the afternoon hours during peak polling activity in the constituency.