The Chief Electoral Officer’s office in West Bengal has formally recommended the registration of Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) to the Election Commission of India. This new political party was founded by suspended Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir from the Bharatpur Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district. Kabir’s application for party registration was submitted on time and met all necessary procedures set by the Election Commission.
The CEO’s office confirmed that after a thorough review of Kabir’s application and supporting documents, the recommendation for the party’s registration was sent to the Election Commission. It is anticipated that JUP will soon be registered and allotted a symbol, enabling it to participate in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections later this year without any hindrance.
Sources suggest that formal approval for JUP’s registration by the Election Commission of India is expected within the next 15 days, pending the completion of required formalities. Kabir is yet to apply for an election symbol, a step that can be taken once the party’s registration is finalized by the Election Commission.
Humayun Kabir, who was ousted from Trinamool Congress, unveiled JUP after announcing plans for a mosque construction resembling the Babri Masjid design in Murshidabad. The party’s key office-bearers have been named, along with potential candidates for the upcoming elections. Kabir has also sought alliances with parties opposing both the BJP and Trinamool Congress, with limited progress made in forming broader political partnerships.
