In West Bengal's Ratua constituency, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Samar Mukherjee emerged victorious over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contender Abhishek Singhania by a margin of 32,652 votes. Mukherjee secured 1,06,834 votes, while Singhania managed only 74,272 votes in the 2026 election.
Constituency Profile
Ratua is a general constituency located in the Malda district, forming part of the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha seat. This entirely rural constituency comprises the Ratua I and II community development blocks along with several adjoining panchayats. The seat boasts a significant Muslim voter base and has historically witnessed a political contest between the Congress and TMC.
Historical Contest
In the 2016 assembly elections, Samar Mukherjee won the seat on a Congress ticket, defeating the TMC candidate. However, in a dramatic political shift, Mukherjee joined the TMC and successfully retained the seat in 2021, this time under the TMC banner. He defeated BJP's Abhishek Singhania with nearly 60 percent of the vote share. The 2026 contest was essentially a repeat of the 2021 battle, with Mukherjee and Singhania facing off once again, alongside Congress candidate Mottakin Alam.
TMC's strong hold on the constituency, combined with Mukherjee's personal vote bank, made him the frontrunner throughout the campaign. The result reaffirms TMC's dominance in the region.
Election Context
The 2026 elections in West Bengal have been closely watched, with the TMC and BJP locked in a fierce battle across multiple constituencies. In Ratua, the TMC's victory underscores its continued influence in rural areas with significant minority populations.
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