Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh, BJP's choice for Asansol Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, withdraws from contesting, citing unspecified reasons. His nomination stirred social media, with reports of backlash on his videos. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee sees this as a win for Bengal. Meanwhile, Derek O'Brien quips, "This is Khela Hobe even before the khela begins." Pawan's withdrawal leaves Asansol's electoral landscape uncertain.
