The Sitai Assembly constituency in West Bengal is set for a high-stakes electoral battle in the 2026 assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has fielded Sangita Roy Basunia, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Ashutosh Barma. The Congress party has put forward Rabin Roy as its candidate. Several other candidates from various parties and independents are also contesting for this seat.
Key Candidates and Their Backgrounds
Sangita Roy Basunia, representing the TMC, is the incumbent and seeks re-election. Ashutosh Barma, the BJP candidate, aims to wrest the seat from the ruling party. Rabin Roy of Congress hopes to revive his party's fortunes in the region. The constituency has a diverse electorate, with significant numbers of Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class voters.
Historical Voting Patterns
In the 2021 assembly elections, the TMC won the Sitai seat with a comfortable margin. The BJP finished second, while the Left Front and Congress trailed behind. The 2026 election is expected to be a triangular contest, with local issues such as development, employment, and infrastructure playing a crucial role.
The election campaign has seen intense canvassing by all major parties. TMC leaders have highlighted the state government's welfare schemes, while the BJP has focused on corruption and law and order. Congress has promised a third alternative to voters disillusioned with both major parties.
Polling for the Sitai seat is scheduled to take place in one of the phases of the West Bengal assembly elections. The results will be declared after the counting of votes. Political analysts predict a close fight, with the TMC holding a slight edge due to its organizational strength and welfare measures.
