NEW DELHI: In a significant electoral outcome, Bharatiya Janata Party's Ashok Kirtania emerged victorious against Trinamool Congress's Biswajit Das from the Bangaon Uttar constituency. This seat, reserved for Scheduled Castes, is situated in the North 24 Parganas district within the Bangaon subdivision.
Constituency Profile
Bangaon Uttar is characterized by its predominantly rural landscape, with the Matua community forming a substantial portion of the electorate. This demographic composition makes the constituency particularly sensitive to issues related to refugee rehabilitation and citizenship rights. In the 2026 elections, sitting MLA Biswajit Das of TMC faced a challenge from BJP's Ashok Kirtania.
Historical Election Results
In the 2021 assembly elections, BJP's Ashok Kirtania secured the seat with 97,761 votes, defeating TMC's Shyamal Roy by a margin of 10,488 votes. Earlier, in 2016, TMC's Biswajit Das retained the seat with 95,822 votes, defeating the All India Forward Bloc by a substantial margin of 33,192 votes. In 2011, Biswajit Das had also won for TMC with 89,265 votes.
Current Political Context
The 2026 elections have witnessed intense competition across West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC faced a strong challenge from BJP, with the latter aiming to unseat the ruling party. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK party emerged as a formidable force, pushing both DMK and AIADMK to the margins. The BJP also managed to retain Assam while seeking to oust Mamata in Bengal.
Coverage and Analysis
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