Canning Purba Assembly Elections 2026
Canning Purba is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the South 24 Parganas district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by All India Trinamool Congress. Saokat Molla, from All India Trinamool Congress defeated Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji of the Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party by a margin of 53007 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as BJP’s Ashim Sapui takes on AITC’s Md. Baharul Islam in a high-stakes battle.
Canning Purba Assembly constituency is part of the Joynagar Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, All India Trinamool Congress candidate Pratima Mondal won the Joynagar parliamentary seat by defeating Dr. Ashok Kandari of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 470219 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Canning Purba assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
West Bengal Assembly Constituencies
Canning Purba Candidates List
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saokat Molla
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
122,301
Lead: 53,007
|
53% |
| Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji | Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party | 69,294 | 30% |
| Kalipada Naskar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 34,503 | 15% |
| Rafik Akunje | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 2,686 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,267 | 1% |
| Ajay Haldar | Independent | 1,715 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saokat Molla
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
115,264
Lead: 55,034
|
60% |
| Ajijer Rahaman Molla | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 60,230 | 31% |
| Sudarshan Goswami | Bharatiya Janata Party | 12,293 | 6% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,193 | 2% |
| Sujit Naskar | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,548 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
85,105
Lead: 21,113
|
54% |
| Ibrahim Molya | Indian National Congress | 63,992 | 41% |
| Ghanashyam Mondal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,503 | 2% |
| Eahia Akhand | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,074 | 1% |
| Anisur Rahaman | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,179 | 1% |
| Mahim Chandra Sardar | Bahujan Samaj Party | 874 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
70,725
Lead: 30,549
|
58% |
| Amirul Islam | All India Trinamool Congress | 40,176 | 33% |
| Akram Laskar | Indian National Congress | 7,093 | 6% |
| Mosaref Molla | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 2,746 | 2% |
| Debo Prosad Mondal | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,129 | 2% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
82,062
Lead: 55,759
|
70% |
| Mujibar Rahaman Kayal | Indian National Congress | 26,303 | 23% |
| Ibrahim Molla | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5,199 | 4% |
| Fakir Mohammed Sardar | Party For Democratic Socialism | 3,340 | 3% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
89,062
Lead: 66,765
|
74% |
| Akram Laskar | Indian National Congress | 22,297 | 18% |
| Bhanupada Mondal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,995 | 2% |
| Abdur Rahaman Jamadar | Independent | 1,177 | 1% |
| Ibrahim Molla | Independent | 918 | 1% |
| Abdus Sattar Molla | Independent | 452 | 0% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
70,938
Lead: 49,518
|
70% |
| Abdus Sattar Mollah | Indian National Congress | 21,420 | 21% |
| Tarun Ghosh | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5,226 | 5% |
| Mihir Chowdhury | Independent | 1,244 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
52,811
Lead: 21,487
|
61% |
| Amar Nath Bandopadhyay | Indian National Congress | 31,324 | 36% |
| Din Mohammad Shaik | Independent | 445 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
42,457
Lead: 16,954
|
60% |
| Ahammad Nuruzzaman | Indian National Congress | 25,503 | 36% |
| Shahanshah Jehangir Ghaffar | Janta Party | 937 | 1% |
Canning Purba Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abdur Razzak Molla
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
24,580
Lead: 12,604
|
58% |
| Osman Gani | Janta Party | 11,976 | 28% |
| Kalpana Ghosh | Indian National Congress | 1,962 | 5% |
| Panchanan Sinha | Independent | 1,690 | 4% |
| Alpana Das | Independent | 376 | 1% |
| Saibal Lahiri | Independent | 320 | 1% |
| Jhantu Mondal | Independent | 275 | 1% |
| Kalpana Majumdar | Independent | 244 | 1% |
| Girin Mondal | Independent | 153 | 0% |
| Khatibur Rahaman Khan | Muslim Leage | 103 | 0% |
| Molla Abdul Hamid | Independent | 65 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Canning Purba MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saokat Molla | AITC | 122,301 | 53,007 | 53% |
| 2016 | Saokat Molla | AITC | 115,264 | 55,034 | 60% |
| 2011 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 85,105 | 21,113 | 54% |
| 2006 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPI(M) | 70,725 | 30,549 | 58% |
| 2001 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 82,062 | 55,759 | 70% |
| 1996 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 89,062 | 66,765 | 74% |
| 1991 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 70,938 | 49,518 | 70% |
| 1987 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 52,811 | 21,487 | 61% |
| 1982 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 42,457 | 16,954 | 60% |
| 1977 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM | 24,580 | 12,604 | 58% |
Canning Purba Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saokat Molla | AITC |
122,301
(Lead: 53,007)
|
53% |
| Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji | RSMP | 69,294 | 30% | |
| 2016 | Saokat Molla | AITC |
115,264
(Lead: 55,034)
|
60% |
| Ajijer Rahaman Molla | CPM | 60,230 | 31% | |
| 2011 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
85,105
(Lead: 21,113)
|
54% |
| Ibrahim Molya | INC | 63,992 | 41% | |
| 2006 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPI(M) |
70,725
(Lead: 30,549)
|
58% |
| Amirul Islam | AITC | 40,176 | 33% | |
| 2001 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
82,062
(Lead: 55,759)
|
70% |
| Mujibar Rahaman Kayal | INC | 26,303 | 23% | |
| 1996 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
89,062
(Lead: 66,765)
|
74% |
| Akram Laskar | INC | 22,297 | 18% | |
| 1991 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
70,938
(Lead: 49,518)
|
70% |
| Abdus Sattar Mollah | INC | 21,420 | 21% | |
| 1987 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
52,811
(Lead: 21,487)
|
61% |
| Amar Nath Bandopadhyay | INC | 31,324 | 36% | |
| 1982 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
42,457
(Lead: 16,954)
|
60% |
| Ahammad Nuruzzaman | INC | 25,503 | 36% | |
| 1977 | Abdur Razzak Molla | CPM |
24,580
(Lead: 12,604)
|
58% |
| Osman Gani | JNP | 11,976 | 28% |
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West Bengal Canning Purba Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Canning Purba Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Saokat Molla of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) won the Canning Purba Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji of the Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party (RSMP) by a margin of 53007 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Canning Purba constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Canning Purba constituency is 75% CPM and 25% AITC, with CPM won 7 times and AITC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Canning Purba Assembly Election?
Saokat Molla (AITC) received 53.00% vote share.
Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji (RSMP) received 30.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Canning Purba Assembly Election?
Saokat Molla (AITC) won the 2021 election with 122301 votes, leading by 53007 votes and securing a 53.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Canning Purba Assembly constituency fall under?
The Canning Purba Assembly constituency falls under the Jaynagar (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of South 24 Parganas district.
What was the margin of victory in the Canning Purba Assembly Election 2021?
Saokat Molla (AITC) won the Canning Purba Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 53007 votes over Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji (RSMP).
What are the key constituencies in the Jaynagar (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Canning Purba Assembly constituency is part of the Jaynagar (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Gosaba (sc), Basanti (sc), Kultali (sc), Jaynagar (sc), Canning Paschim(sc), Magrahat Purba(sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Canning Purba Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Canning Purba Assembly Election 2021 were:
Saokat Molla (AITC)
Gazi Shahabuddin Siraji (RSMP)
Kalipada Naskar (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Saokat Molla (AITC) 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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