In the Falakata (Scheduled Caste) constituency of West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dipak Barman emerged victorious, defeating the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Subhash Chandra Roy by a substantial margin of 45,999 votes. According to the final vote count, Barman received 1,34,370 votes, while Roy secured 88,371 votes.
Constituency Profile
Falakata (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, situated in the Dooars region of north Bengal. The constituency has a predominantly rural character, with agriculture, tea garden employment, and small-scale trade forming the backbone of the local economy. Agricultural challenges remain a primary concern, with farmers frequently raising demands related to irrigation facilities, fair crop prices, and protection from floods. Tea garden workers highlight issues such as wage stability, job security, housing, and access to healthcare.
2026 Election Candidates
In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the key candidates in Falakata included Subhash Chandra Roy of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dipak Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Akshoy Kumar Barman of the Indian National Congress. The constituency went to polls on April 23 as part of Phase 1 of the elections. Alipurduar district recorded a voter turnout of 93.2%.
Previous Election Performance
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Dipak Barman of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC by a margin of approximately 16,000 votes. The victory was seen as part of the BJP's strong performance in several north Bengal constituencies during that election cycle. The current win marks a significant increase in the margin of victory, reflecting the BJP's growing influence in the region.
The election results have been closely watched as part of the broader political landscape in West Bengal, where the BJP is aiming to challenge the TMC's dominance. The outcome in Falakata is expected to have implications for the party's strategy in future elections.
