Nandigram, Jan 9: Trinamool Congress candidate Firoza Bibi won the politically sensitive Nandigram assembly by-election by 39,551 votes.

Firoza Bibi defeated CPI nominee Paramananda Bharati.

Elections for the seat, which fell vacant after the resignation of CPI MLA Muhammad Ilyas following a sting operation, which exposed his involvement in a corruption case, were held on January 5. Counting was taken up today.

The by-poll was first scheduled to be held on December 30, but was postponed due to security considerations.

Six candidates contested the by-poll. (ANI)