In the Beldanga Assembly constituency of West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Bharat Kumar Jhawar emerged victorious in the 2026 state elections. He defeated the All India Trinamool Congress nominee Rabiul Alam Chowdhury by a margin of 13,208 votes. According to the final tally, Jhawar secured 72,872 votes, while Chowdhury garnered 59,664 votes.
High Voter Turnout in West Bengal
The 2026 Assembly election in West Bengal witnessed an extraordinary level of public participation. The state voted across 294 seats in two phases on April 23 and April 29, recording a combined turnout of nearly 93 per cent. This is the highest turnout since Independence and one of the largest in Indian electoral history. Notably, the surge was not limited to rural strongholds but saw a dramatic rise in urban centres. Women voters outpaced men to drive the record participation, reflecting a growing engagement in the democratic process.
Beldanga Constituency Details
Beldanga is one of the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, located in the Murshidabad district. It forms part of the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat and is a general category constituency. The constituency has seen shifts in political representation over recent elections, indicating changing voter alignments in the region.
For the 2026 election, there were a total of 2,43,984 registered voters on the electoral rolls. This included 1,26,928 male voters, 1,17,052 female voters, and 4 voters belonging to the third gender. The high turnout reflects the keen interest of the electorate in exercising their franchise.
Historical Election Results in Beldanga
In the 2021 Assembly elections, Beldanga had 252,944 registered electors, of whom 204,511 cast valid votes. The seat was won by Trinamool Congress candidate Hasanuzzaman Sk, who secured 112,862 votes. The BJP candidate Sumit Ghosh finished second with 59,030 votes, trailing by a margin of 53,832 votes.
In the 2016 Assembly elections, the constituency had an electorate of 219,501, with 176,050 valid votes recorded, reflecting a turnout of 80.28 per cent. The Indian National Congress candidate Seikh Safiujjaman won the seat with 87,017 votes. The TMC candidate Golam Kibria Mia came second with 56,736 votes, losing by a margin of 30,281 votes.
Implications for the 2026 Election
The victory of the BJP in Beldanga is significant as it marks a shift from the 2021 results when the TMC held the seat. The high voter turnout across the state, especially among women, suggests a dynamic electoral landscape. The results from Beldanga and other constituencies will contribute to the overall picture of party performance in West Bengal.
This article is based on live election results and updates provided by the Times of India, covering the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
