Balurghat Assembly Elections 2026
Balurghat is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Ashok Kumar Lahiri, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Sekhar Dasgupta of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 13436 votes.
Balurghat Assembly constituency is part of the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dr. Sukanta Majumdar won the Balurghat parliamentary seat by defeating Biplab Mitra of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 10386 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Balurghat assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Balurghat Assembly Elections
Balurghat Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ashok Kumar Lahiri
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
72,129
Lead: 13,436
|
47% |
| Sekhar Dasgupta | All India Trinamool Congress | 58,693 | 39% |
| Sucheta Biswas | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 16,153 | 11% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,830 | 1% |
| Jogesh Chandra Murmu | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,141 | 1% |
| Narottam Saha | Amra Bangalee | 810 | 1% |
| Birendra Nath Mahanta | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 604 | 0% |
| Dulal Barman | Bahujan Mukti Party | 379 | 0% |
| Anup Barman | Kamatapur Peoples Party (United) | 353 | 0% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G. Sampathu
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
103,545
Lead: 16,056
|
48% |
| A. Asokan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 87,489 | 40.56% |
| T.g. Mani | Independent | 12,868 | 5.97% |
| P. Gokulakrishnan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 5,188 | 2.40% |
| S. Malayarajan | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,466 | 1.14% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 2,112 | 0.98% |
| J. Mani | Independent | 576 | 0.27% |
| Sudha | Independent | 533 | 0.25% |
| N.d. Suresh Babu | Independent | 259 | 0.12% |
| M.v. Poovannan | Independent | 256 | 0.12% |
| Nirosha | Independent | 180 | 0.08% |
| Sellappan | Independent | 125 | 0.06% |
| K. Sekar | Independent | 124 | 0.06% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Choudhury
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
60,590
Lead: 1,450
|
43% |
| Chakravorti Shankar | All India Trinamool Congress | 59,140 | 42% |
| Gautam Chakraborty | Bharatiya Janata Party | 15,258 | 11% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,357 | 2% |
| Samar Kumar Mahato | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,668 | 1% |
| Biren Mahanta | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,490 | 1% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chakraborty Shankar
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
67,495
Lead: 18,291
|
54% |
| Biswanath Choudhury | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 49,204 | 40% |
| Ranjan Kumar Mondal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,378 | 4% |
| Keshab Ray | Independent | 1,862 | 2% |
| Nripendra Nath Hansda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,427 | 1% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Choudhury
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
57,150
Lead: 8,255
|
46% |
| Choudhuri Debasree | Bharatiya Janata Party | 48,895 | 39% |
| Tapan Kanti Deb | Indian National Congress | 13,070 | 10% |
| Sagar Modak | Independent | 3,002 | 2% |
| Nripendra Nath Hasda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,665 | 1% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Choudhury Biswanath
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
53,945
Lead: 2,723
|
47% |
| Shankar Chakravorti | All India Trinamool Congress | 51,222 | 45% |
| Dilip Dey | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,273 | 6% |
| Bhagirath Barman | Independent | 2,363 | 2% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Choudhury Biswanath
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
55,183
Lead: 8,621
|
47% |
| Khan Biplab | Indian National Congress | 46,562 | 40% |
| Mahabir Prosad Saraogi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 11,964 | 10% |
| Sachin Mardi | Independent | 530 | 0% |
| Narayan Chandra Barman | Independent | 289 | 0% |
| Probodh Kumar Barman | Independent | 261 | 0% |
| Dhirendra Nath Singh | Independent | 238 | 0% |
| Ashwini Kumar Majumder | Independent | 94 | 0% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Chowdhury
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
46,597
Lead: 7,713
|
44% |
| Khan Biplab | Indian National Congress | 38,884 | 37% |
| Mahabir Prosad Saraogi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 17,806 | 17% |
| Probadh Talpatra | Independent | 510 | 0% |
| Narayan Chandra Barman | Independent | 370 | 0% |
| Jaharlal Mahata | Amara Bengali | 310 | 0% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Choudhury
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
48,066
Lead: 10,402
|
55% |
| Madhab Chandra Roy | Indian National Congress | 37,664 | 43% |
| Nitya Nanda Baraman | Independent | 671 | 1% |
| Joharlal Mahoto | Independent | 345 | 0% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Choudhury
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
41,197
Lead: 8,873
|
54% |
| Ashish Roy | Indian Congress (socialist) | 32,324 | 42% |
| Jawharlal Mahata | Independent | 1,954 | 3% |
Balurghat Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biswanath Choudhauri
Winner
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
29,292
Lead: 16,089
|
53% |
| Jyotiswar Sarkar | Indian National Congress | 13,203 | 24% |
| Biswa Ranjan Sengupta | Janta Party | 12,307 | 22% |
| Naresh Chandra Mahato | Independent | 248 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Balurghat MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ashok Kumar Lahiri | BJP | 72,129 | 13,436 | 47% |
| 2019-By Election | G. Sampathu | AIADMK | 103,545 | 16,056 | 48% |
| 2016 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP | 60,590 | 1,450 | 43% |
| 2011 | Chakraborty Shankar | AITC | 67,495 | 18,291 | 54% |
| 2006 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP | 57,150 | 8,255 | 46% |
| 2001 | Choudhury Biswanath | RSP | 53,945 | 2,723 | 47% |
| 1996 | Choudhury Biswanath | RSP | 55,183 | 8,621 | 47% |
| 1991 | Biswanath Chowdhury | RSP | 46,597 | 7,713 | 44% |
| 1987 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP | 48,066 | 10,402 | 55% |
| 1982 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP | 41,197 | 8,873 | 54% |
| 1977 | Biswanath Choudhauri | RSP | 29,292 | 16,089 | 53% |
Balurghat Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ashok Kumar Lahiri | BJP |
72,129
(Lead: 13,436)
|
47% |
| Sekhar Dasgupta | AITC | 58,693 | 39% | |
| 2019-By Election | G. Sampathu | AIADMK |
103,545
(Lead: 16,056)
|
48% |
| A. Asokan | DMK | 87,489 | 40.56% | |
| 2016 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP |
60,590
(Lead: 1,450)
|
43% |
| Chakravorti Shankar | AITC | 59,140 | 42% | |
| 2011 | Chakraborty Shankar | AITC |
67,495
(Lead: 18,291)
|
54% |
| Biswanath Choudhury | RSP | 49,204 | 40% | |
| 2006 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP |
57,150
(Lead: 8,255)
|
46% |
| Choudhuri Debasree | BJP | 48,895 | 39% | |
| 2001 | Choudhury Biswanath | RSP |
53,945
(Lead: 2,723)
|
47% |
| Shankar Chakravorti | AITC | 51,222 | 45% | |
| 1996 | Choudhury Biswanath | RSP |
55,183
(Lead: 8,621)
|
47% |
| Khan Biplab | INC | 46,562 | 40% | |
| 1991 | Biswanath Chowdhury | RSP |
46,597
(Lead: 7,713)
|
44% |
| Khan Biplab | INC | 38,884 | 37% | |
| 1987 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP |
48,066
(Lead: 10,402)
|
55% |
| Madhab Chandra Roy | INC | 37,664 | 43% | |
| 1982 | Biswanath Choudhury | RSP |
41,197
(Lead: 8,873)
|
54% |
| Ashish Roy | ICS | 32,324 | 42% | |
| 1977 | Biswanath Choudhauri | RSP |
29,292
(Lead: 16,089)
|
53% |
| Jyotiswar Sarkar | INC | 13,203 | 24% |
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West Bengal Balurghat Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Balurghat Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Ashok Kumar Lahiri of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Balurghat Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Sekhar Dasgupta of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 13436 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Balurghat constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Balurghat constituency is 75% RSP and 25% BJP, with RSP won 8 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Balurghat Assembly Election?
Ashok Kumar Lahiri (BJP) received 47.00% vote share.
Sekhar Dasgupta (AITC) received 39.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Balurghat Assembly Election?
Ashok Kumar Lahiri (BJP) won the 2021 election with 72129 votes, leading by 13436 votes and securing a 47.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Balurghat Assembly constituency fall under?
The Balurghat Assembly constituency falls under the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency of Dakshin Dinajpur * district.
What was the margin of victory in the Balurghat Assembly Election 2021?
Ashok Kumar Lahiri (BJP) won the Balurghat Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 13436 votes over Sekhar Dasgupta (AITC).
What are the key constituencies in the Balurghat Lok Sabha area?
The Balurghat Assembly constituency is part of the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Itahar, Kushmandi (sc), Kumarganj, Tapan(st), Gangarampur (sc), Harirampur.
Who were the top candidates for the Balurghat Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Balurghat Assembly Election 2021 were:
Ashok Kumar Lahiri (BJP)
Sekhar Dasgupta (AITC)
Sucheta Biswas (RCP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ashok Kumar Lahiri (BJP) emerging as the winner.
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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