Cooch Behar Uttar (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. As the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections approach, the key candidates include Partha Pratim Roy of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Sukumar Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Partha Pratim Ishore of the Congress.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the seat was won by Sukumar Roy of the BJP, who secured 1,20,483 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Binay Krishna Barman of the TMC, by a margin of 14,615 votes. The result demonstrated a solid support base for the BJP while also underlining the continued presence of the ruling party in the area.
Constituency Profile
The constituency lies within the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat and encompasses predominantly rural areas where agriculture, small trade, and basic services shape daily life. Key issues include agricultural distress, with farmers facing problems related to irrigation, crop pricing, and seasonal weather impacts. Voters also highlight infrastructure development as a critical need, including better roads, reliable electricity, and improvements in basic civic amenities, which residents consider essential for economic growth and connectivity.
Electoral History
The constituency went to polls on April 23 as part of Phase 1 of the 2021 elections. Cooch Behar district recorded a voter turnout of 96.2%, the highest among all districts in that phase. This high turnout reflects the political engagement of the electorate.
Looking ahead to 2026, the contest is expected to be closely watched, with the TMC aiming to reclaim the seat and the BJP seeking to retain its hold. The Congress candidate adds a third dimension to the race. Voters will likely prioritize issues such as agricultural support, infrastructure upgrades, and improved public services when casting their ballots.
