Rekha Patra

Rekha Patra is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party from West Bengal.

She emerged as a prominent grassroots figure from the Sandeshkhali protests, gaining political visibility over issues related to women’s safety and local governance. Her candidature reflects the BJP’s focus on mobilizing grassroots voices in rural Bengal.

As of 2026, her victory from Hingalganj on the BJP ticket with 100,207 votes and a margin of 5,421 strengthened the party’s position in the constituency with a hard-fought win.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 11:57:19 AM [IST]

Rekha Patra Biography

Rekha Patra hails from the Sandeshkhali region in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. She came into public prominence through grassroots activism and local-level issues.

She gained recognition as one of the key faces of protests in Sandeshkhali, where women raised concerns over alleged atrocities and governance issues, bringing her into the political spotlight.

Her rising visibility led to her being fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party in electoral politics, including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Basirhat, where she contested against the Trinamool Congress candidate.

Although she did not win the parliamentary election, she remained a significant political figure, particularly in the Sandeshkhali and surrounding regions, and continued her association with BJP-led campaigns. She continues to remain active in West Bengal politics.

In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, she contested from Hingalganj as the BJP candidate and secured 100,207 votes. She defeated her nearest rival by 5,421 votes, emerging successful after a closely contested race and entering the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Rekha Patra Personal Life

Full Name	Rekha Patra
Place of Birth	West Bengal
Party Name	Bharatiya Janata Party
Education	5th Pass
Profession	Homemaker
Father's Name	N/A
Mother's Name	N/A
Spouse's Name	Sandip Patra
Spouse's Profession	Mason
Religion	Hindu

Rekha Patra Net Worth

Net Worth

₹25,047.00

ASSETS

₹25,047.00

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Rekha Patra

Rekha Patra has studied up till fifth grade.

Interesting Facts about Rekha Patra

Rekha Patra is a Sandeshkhali survivor.

Political Timeline of Rekha Patra

2026 May: Won Hingalganj for BJP with 100,207 votes, prevailing by 5,421 votes.
2026 April: Contesting from the Hingalganj (SC) constituency in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.
2024: Rekha Patra is a BJP contestant from the Basirhat seat for the 18th Lok Sabha election.

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