In the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sankar Chatterjee has emerged victorious in the Barasat constituency. He secured 1,22,171 votes, defeating his closest rival, Sabyasachi Dutta of the All India Trinamool Congress, who garnered 87,613 votes. Chatterjee's winning margin stands at 34,558 votes.
Constituency Profile
Barasat is a general category constituency located in the North 24 Parganas district. It shares its name with the Barasat Lok Sabha seat and is centered around the densely populated urban area of Barasat town, which serves as the district headquarters. The constituency has a history of TMC dominance, with the party retaining the seat in both the 2016 and 2021 assembly elections.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 elections, TMC's Chiranjeet Chakraborty won the Barasat seat with 1,04,431 votes, defeating BJP's Sankar Chatterjee by a margin of 23,783 votes. Chatterjee, who contested from the BJP ticket for the second consecutive time, has now turned the tables. His opponent this time, Sabyasachi Dutta, is a well-known television actor and a political newcomer, bringing celebrity appeal to the TMC campaign.
Key Highlights
- Winner: Sankar Chatterjee (BJP) – 1,22,171 votes
- Runner-up: Sabyasachi Dutta (TMC) – 87,613 votes
- Margin of Victory: 34,558 votes
- Constituency Type: General category, urban
The 2026 assembly elections have witnessed significant shifts in several states, with the BJP aiming to unseat the TMC government in West Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK party has emerged as a formidable force, while in Assam, the BJP is expected to retain power. The Times of India continues to provide comprehensive coverage of election results, including live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise data, and party-wise trends for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
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