In West Bengal's Kumargram constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Manoj Kumar Oraon emerged victorious against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Rajeev Tirkey by a significant margin of 52,877 votes. Oraon secured a total of 1,43,044 votes, while Tirkey managed 90,167 votes.
Constituency Profile
Kumargram is a Scheduled Tribe (ST)-reserved constituency located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, in the northernmost part of the state. The constituency is characterized by its rural landscape, extensive tea gardens, forested areas, and a substantial tribal population comprising various indigenous groups. Issues related to tribal welfare, land rights, and livelihoods are central to the political discourse in this region. Key concerns include employment and income stability, particularly for residents dependent on tea garden work, agriculture, and forest-based livelihoods, as well as wage security, job availability, and social protection schemes.
2026 Election Candidates
In the 2026 election, the main candidates included Rajeev Tirkey of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Manoj Kumar Oraon of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Sudham Lama of the Indian National Congress.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Kumargram (ST) seat was won by Manoj Oraon of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC by a margin of 19,636 votes. This victory reflected the BJP's growing support among tribal voters in parts of north Bengal during that election cycle.
Voter Turnout
The constituency went to polls on April 23 as part of Phase 1 of the West Bengal elections. Alipurduar district recorded a voter turnout of 93.2%, indicating high voter engagement.
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