Firhad Hakim civic polls
Firhad Hakim has said he will not contest the upcoming civic elections in Kolkata and Howrah as a candidate of any party. He also said his daughter, Priyadarshini, would not contest the polls. Hakim said he would leave politics after completing his term as the MLA from Kolkata Port.
Hakim said he would not enter the upcoming civic elections as a candidate. Discussions had taken place over a possible candidature for his daughter, but he said Priyadarshini would also not contest. According to sources, civic elections in Kolkata and Howrah are scheduled for next month.
Hakim said he remained responsible to the people of the Kolkata Port Assembly constituency. He said he would continue working for them until his term as MLA ended. According to his statement, he would not be part of Bengal politics after 2031.
Hakim has been described as a five-time councillor, a two-time mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, a four-time MLA and a two-time minister. Sources said he resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in June. He is currently a member of the Democratic Trinamool Congress.
Ward 82 in Chetla has been divided into two parts following delimitation, with one of the two parts reserved for women. Sources have claimed that allegations related to financial irregularities and alleged illegal appointments in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation are under the watch of central investigating agencies.
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