Katwa Assembly Election Results 2026
The Katwa constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 91.61% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Krishna Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Rabindranath Chatterjee of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 35066 votes.The Katwa Assembly constituency falls under the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, All India Trinamool Congress candidate Dr Sharmila Sarkar won the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 160572 votes, defeating Ashim Kumar Sarkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Below you can find the Katwa Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Katwa Candidates List
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Katwa Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Krishna Ghosh
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
122,020
Lead:
35,066
|
50.94% |
| Rabindranath Chatterjee | All India Trinamool Congress | 86,954 | 36.30% |
| Sanjib Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 17,939 | 7.49% |
| Ranajit Chatterjee | Indian National Congress | 4,233 | 1.77% |
| Sippy Tewary | Aam Janata Unnayan party | 2,307 | 0.96% |
| Surojit Ghosh | Independent | 2,004 | 0.84% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,486 | 0.62% |
| Kalipada Gain | Bahujan Samaj Party | 855 | 0.36% |
| Krishna Ghosh | Independent | 764 | 0.32% |
| Rahul Pal | Gondvana Gantantra Party | 528 | 0.22% |
| Apurba Chakraborty | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 446 | 0.19% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Chatterjee
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
107,894
Lead:
9,155
|
48% |
| Adv. Shyama Majundar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 98,739 | 44% |
| Prabir Ganguli | Indian National Congress | 12,976 | 6% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,780 | 1% |
| Paritosh Chair | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,598 | 1% |
| Apurba Chakraborty | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 1,472 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Chatterjee
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
91,489
Lead:
911
|
45% |
| Shyama Majumdar | Indian National Congress | 90,578 | 44% |
| Anil Dutta | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,939 | 7% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 2,081 | 1% |
| Krishnadas Saha | Party For Democratic Socialism | 1,800 | 1% |
| Apurba Chakraborty | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,690 | 1% |
| Sridam Goldar | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,614 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Chatterjee
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
97,951
Lead:
27,525
|
53% |
| Sudipta Bagchi | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 70,426 | 38% |
| Anil Dutta | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7,036 | 4% |
| Apurba Chakraborty | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,125 | 1% |
| Chandra Chur Sarkar | Independent | 1,960 | 1% |
| Ranu Goldar | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,826 | 1% |
| Kishore Kumar Ghosh | Independent | 1,642 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chatterjee Rabindranath
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
76,806
Lead:
5,405
|
48% |
| Sudipta Bagchi | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 71,401 | 45% |
| Bipul Das | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,023 | 4% |
| Apurba Chakraborty (apu) | Independent | 4,440 | 3% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Chatterjee
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
77,952
Lead:
16,819
|
53% |
| Kanak Kanti Goswami | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 61,133 | 42% |
| Swaraj Kumar Dey | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,663 | 5% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindra Nath Chatterjee
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
70,517
Lead:
7,345
|
49% |
| Anjan Chatterjee | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 63,172 | 44% |
| Satya Gopal Ganguly | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,076 | 3% |
| Kejriwal Uttam | Independent | 2,094 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anjan Chatterjee
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
49,223
Lead:
4,043
|
41% |
| Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | Indian National Congress | 45,180 | 37% |
| Santanu Sinha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,266 | 12% |
| Hara Mohan Sinha | Independent | 7,708 | 6% |
| Harihar Bairaggya | Independent | 589 | 0% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anjan Chatterjee
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
53,233
Lead:
10,492
|
53% |
| Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | Indian National Congress | 42,741 | 43% |
| Hara Gopal Ghosh | Lok Dal | 1,538 | 2% |
| Ajit Chatterjee | Independent | 750 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Haramohan Sinha
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
44,761
Lead:
8,566
|
52% |
| Subrata Mukhopadhyay | Indian National Congress | 36,195 | 42% |
| Ganguly Subhasis | Independent | 2,322 | 3% |
| Mahadeb Dalal | Independent | 631 | 1% |
Katwa Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Haramohan Sinha
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
36,290
Lead:
23,734
|
60% |
| Nityananda Thakur | Janta Party | 12,556 | 21% |
| Subrata Mukherjee | Indian National Congress | 10,496 | 17% |
Strike Rate
Katwa MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Krishna Ghosh | BJP | 122,020 | 35,066 | 50.94% |
| 2021 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | AITC | 107,894 | 9,155 | 48% |
| 2016 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | AITC | 91,489 | 911 | 45% |
| 2011 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | INC | 97,951 | 27,525 | 53% |
| 2006 | Chatterjee Rabindranath | INC | 76,806 | 5,405 | 48% |
| 2001 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | INC | 77,952 | 16,819 | 53% |
| 1996 | Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | INC | 70,517 | 7,345 | 49% |
| 1991 | Anjan Chatterjee | CPM | 49,223 | 4,043 | 41% |
| 1987 | Anjan Chatterjee | CPM | 53,233 | 10,492 | 53% |
| 1982 | Haramohan Sinha | CPM | 44,761 | 8,566 | 52% |
| 1977 | Haramohan Sinha | CPM | 36,290 | 23,734 | 60% |
Katwa Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Krishna Ghosh | BJP |
122,020
(Lead:
35,066)
|
50.94% |
| Rabindranath Chatterjee | AITC | 86,954 | 36.30% | |
| 2021 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | AITC |
107,894
(Lead:
9,155)
|
48% |
| Adv. Shyama Majundar | BJP | 98,739 | 44% | |
| 2016 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | AITC |
91,489
(Lead:
911)
|
45% |
| Shyama Majumdar | INC | 90,578 | 44% | |
| 2011 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | INC |
97,951
(Lead:
27,525)
|
53% |
| Sudipta Bagchi | CPM | 70,426 | 38% | |
| 2006 | Chatterjee Rabindranath | INC |
76,806
(Lead:
5,405)
|
48% |
| Sudipta Bagchi | CPI(M) | 71,401 | 45% | |
| 2001 | Rabindranath Chatterjee | INC |
77,952
(Lead:
16,819)
|
53% |
| Kanak Kanti Goswami | CPM | 61,133 | 42% | |
| 1996 | Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | INC |
70,517
(Lead:
7,345)
|
49% |
| Anjan Chatterjee | CPM | 63,172 | 44% | |
| 1991 | Anjan Chatterjee | CPM |
49,223
(Lead:
4,043)
|
41% |
| Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | INC | 45,180 | 37% | |
| 1987 | Anjan Chatterjee | CPM |
53,233
(Lead:
10,492)
|
53% |
| Rabindra Nath Chatterjee | INC | 42,741 | 43% | |
| 1982 | Haramohan Sinha | CPM |
44,761
(Lead:
8,566)
|
52% |
| Subrata Mukhopadhyay | INC | 36,195 | 42% | |
| 1977 | Haramohan Sinha | CPM |
36,290
(Lead:
23,734)
|
60% |
| Nityananda Thakur | JNP | 12,556 | 21% |
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West Bengal Katwa Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Katwa Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Krishna Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Katwa Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Rabindranath Chatterjee of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 35066 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Katwa constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Katwa constituency is 50% INC and 50% CPM, with INC won 4 times and CPM won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Katwa Assembly Election?
Krishna Ghosh (BJP) received 50.94% vote share.
Rabindranath Chatterjee (AITC) received 36.30% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Katwa Assembly Election?
Krishna Ghosh (BJP) won the 2026 election with 122020 votes, leading by 35066 votes and securing a 50.94% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Katwa Assembly constituency fall under?
The Katwa Assembly constituency falls under the Bardhaman Purba(sc) Lok Sabha constituency of Barddhaman district.
What was the margin of victory in the Katwa Assembly Election 2026?
Krishna Ghosh (BJP) won the Katwa Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 35066 votes over Rabindranath Chatterjee (AITC).
What are the key constituencies in the Bardhaman Purba(sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Katwa Assembly constituency is part of the Bardhaman Purba(sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Raina (sc), Jamalpur (sc), Kalna (sc), Memari, Purbasthali Dakshin, Purbasthali Uttar.
Who were the top candidates for the Katwa Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Katwa Assembly Election 2026 were:
Krishna Ghosh (BJP)
Rabindranath Chatterjee (AITC)
Sanjib Das (CPM)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Krishna Ghosh (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Katwa Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Katwa Assembly Election 2026 was 91.61%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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