In the Raiganj constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party's Kaushik Choudhury emerged victorious by defeating Trinamool Congress candidate Krishna Kalyani with a margin of 58,641 votes. Choudhury secured a total of 105,561 votes, while Kalyani received 46,920 votes and Indian National Congress candidate Mohit Sengupta garnered 4,386 votes.
Constituency Overview
Raiganj is a general (unreserved) constituency located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The constituency includes the town of Raiganj, which serves as the district headquarters, along with surrounding rural areas. In the 2026 elections, the main contenders were Krishna Kalyani of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Kaushik Choudhury of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Mohit Sengupta of the Congress.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Raiganj seat was won by Mohit Sengupta of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a margin of approximately 14,000 votes. This reflected the constituency's competitive political landscape and the ruling party's strengthened position in the region at that time.
Economic and Social Issues
As a major town in north Bengal, Raiganj's local economy is a mix of trade, services, agriculture, and small-scale industries. Key issues for voters include urban infrastructure, employment, and agriculture. In Raiganj town, residents emphasize the need for better roads, drainage, electricity supply, and civic amenities. In surrounding villages, the focus is on irrigation, crop prices, and flood protection.
Voter Turnout
The constituency went to polls on April 23 as part of Phase 1 of the West Bengal elections. Uttar Dinajpur district recorded a high voter turnout of 94.16%.
This victory marks a significant gain for the BJP in a region where the TMC had previously held sway. The results underscore the shifting political dynamics in West Bengal as the state heads toward a new government.
