Tapan Assembly Elections 2026
Tapan 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. Budhrai Tudu, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Kalpana Kisku of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 1650 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Tapan assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Tapan Assembly Elections
Tapan Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Tapan Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Budhrai Tudu
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
84,381
Lead: 1,650
|
45% |
| Kalpana Kisku | All India Trinamool Congress | 82,731 | 44% |
| Raghu Urow | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 12,088 | 6% |
| Bablu Kisku | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,146 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,703 | 1% |
| Albinus Hasda | Bahujan Mukti Party | 1,315 | 1% |
| Nipesh Tirki | Kamatapur Peoples Party (United) | 1,125 | 1% |
| Kalicharan Ekka | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 820 | 0% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachchu Hansda
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
72,511
Lead: 4,401
|
43% |
| Urow Raghu | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 68,110 | 40% |
| Krishna Kujur | Bharatiya Janata Party | 20,510 | 12% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 4,101 | 2% |
| Bablu Kisku | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,913 | 1% |
| Ekka Kalicharan | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,298 | 1% |
| Ram Kisku | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 1,045 | 1% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachchu Hansda
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
72,643
Lead: 18,657
|
52% |
| Khara Soren | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 53,986 | 38% |
| Colombas Tirki | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,518 | 5% |
| Nitai Kisku | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,931 | 1% |
| Bajal Soren | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 1,686 | 1% |
| Sobindra Nath Mahato | Independent | 1,670 | 1% |
| Ukil Kujur | Independent | 1,238 | 1% |
| Raiman Kisku | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 1,081 | 1% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
74,414
Lead: 44,822
|
57% |
| Columbus Tirki | Bharatiya Janata Party | 29,592 | 23% |
| Lakshiram Hemram | Indian National Congress | 19,078 | 15% |
| Munsi Tudu | Independent | 3,053 | 2% |
| Kalidas Tapna | Independent | 2,681 | 2% |
| Matilal Hasda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,267 | 2% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
58,892
Lead: 8,899
|
49% |
| Antony Uraw | All India Trinamool Congress | 49,993 | 42% |
| Panchali Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7,101 | 6% |
| Sukumar Ekka | Independent | 1,865 | 2% |
| Matilal Hansda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,518 | 1% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
65,142
Lead: 25,397
|
53% |
| Lakshmi Ram Hembram | Indian National Congress | 39,745 | 32% |
| Panchali Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party | 12,594 | 10% |
| Som Nath Hansda | Independent | 1,591 | 1% |
| Sukumar Ekka | Independent | 812 | 1% |
| Nalin Murmu | Independent | 565 | 0% |
| Baharmani Hembram | Independent | 378 | 0% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
56,161
Lead: 23,155
|
51% |
| Lakshmi Ram Hemram | Indian National Congress | 33,006 | 30% |
| Partrash Hemram | Bharatiya Janata Party | 17,622 | 16% |
| Bharati Mardi | Jharkhand Party | 746 | 1% |
| Mangal Biha | Independent | 396 | 0% |
| Kshitish Chandra Minji | Independent | 369 | 0% |
| Baharmani Hembram | Independent | 312 | 0% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
55,629
Lead: 19,563
|
58% |
| Japan Bhonajala | Indian National Congress | 36,066 | 38% |
| Kisku Bhola | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,862 | 2% |
| Hembram Bhola | Independent | 407 | 0% |
| Binay Chandra Paham | Independent | 346 | 0% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Khara Soren
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
44,826
Lead: 8,447
|
53% |
| Japan Hasda | Indian National Congress | 36,379 | 43% |
| Paresh Hasda | Independent | 967 | 1% |
| Mardi Hakai | Janta Party | 540 | 1% |
| Lakshmi Ram Hembram | Independent | 229 | 0% |
Tapan Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Natheniel Murmu
WINNER
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party |
32,660
Lead: 19,402
|
62% |
| Sebastiam Tudu | Indian National Congress | 13,258 | 25% |
| Hakai Mardi | Janta Party | 5,836 | 11% |
| Alphase Kerketa | Independent | 228 | 0% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
RSP 75%
AITC 25%
RSP won 7 times and AITC won 2 times since 1977 elections.
Tapan MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Budhrai Tudu | BJP | 84,381 | 1,650 | 45% |
| 2016 | Bachchu Hansda | AITC | 72,511 | 4,401 | 43% |
| 2011 | Bachchu Hansda | AITC | 72,643 | 18,657 | 52% |
| 2006 | Khara Soren | RSP | 74,414 | 44,822 | 57% |
| 2001 | Khara Soren | RSP | 58,892 | 8,899 | 49% |
| 1996 | Khara Soren | RSP | 65,142 | 25,397 | 53% |
| 1991 | Khara Soren | RSP | 56,161 | 23,155 | 51% |
| 1987 | Khara Soren | RSP | 55,629 | 19,563 | 58% |
| 1982 | Khara Soren | RSP | 44,826 | 8,447 | 53% |
| 1977 | Natheniel Murmu | RSP | 32,660 | 19,402 | 62% |
Source: ECI
Tapan Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Budhrai Tudu | BJP |
84,381
(Lead: 1,650)
|
45% |
| Kalpana Kisku | AITC | 82,731 | 44% | |
| 2016 | Bachchu Hansda | AITC |
72,511
(Lead: 4,401)
|
43% |
| Urow Raghu | RSP | 68,110 | 40% | |
| 2011 | Bachchu Hansda | AITC |
72,643
(Lead: 18,657)
|
52% |
| Khara Soren | RSP | 53,986 | 38% | |
| 2006 | Khara Soren | RSP |
74,414
(Lead: 44,822)
|
57% |
| Columbus Tirki | BJP | 29,592 | 23% | |
| 2001 | Khara Soren | RSP |
58,892
(Lead: 8,899)
|
49% |
| Antony Uraw | AITC | 49,993 | 42% | |
| 1996 | Khara Soren | RSP |
65,142
(Lead: 25,397)
|
53% |
| Lakshmi Ram Hembram | INC | 39,745 | 32% | |
| 1991 | Khara Soren | RSP |
56,161
(Lead: 23,155)
|
51% |
| Lakshmi Ram Hemram | INC | 33,006 | 30% | |
| 1987 | Khara Soren | RSP |
55,629
(Lead: 19,563)
|
58% |
| Japan Bhonajala | INC | 36,066 | 38% | |
| 1982 | Khara Soren | RSP |
44,826
(Lead: 8,447)
|
53% |
| Japan Hasda | INC | 36,379 | 43% | |
| 1977 | Natheniel Murmu | RSP |
32,660
(Lead: 19,402)
|
62% |
| Sebastiam Tudu | INC | 13,258 | 25% |
Source: ECI
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West Bengal Tapan Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Tapan Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Budhrai Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Tapan Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Kalpana Kisku of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 1650 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Tapan constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Tapan constituency is 75% RSP and 25% AITC, with RSP won 7 times and AITC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Tapan Assembly Election?
Budhrai Tudu (BJP) received 45.00% vote share.
Kalpana Kisku (AITC) received 44.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Tapan Assembly Election?
Budhrai Tudu (BJP) won the 2021 election with 84381 votes, leading by 1650 votes and securing a 45.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Tapan Assembly constituency fall under?
The Tapan Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Tapan Assembly Election 2021?
Budhrai Tudu (BJP) won the Tapan Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 1650 votes over Kalpana Kisku (AITC).
Who were the top candidates for the Tapan Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Tapan Assembly Election 2021 were:
Budhrai Tudu (BJP)
Kalpana Kisku (AITC)
Raghu Urow (RCP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Budhrai Tudu (BJP) emerging as the winner.
Disclaimer:
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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