BJP's Subrata Thakur emerged victorious in the Gaighata constituency, defeating TMC's Narottam Biswas. Gaighata, a Scheduled Caste-reserved seat in the Bangaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, has witnessed a political shift from Congress-Left dominance to a direct TMC-BJP contest in recent years.
Constituency Background
Predominantly rural, Gaighata has seen a gradual change in its political landscape. In the 2021 assembly elections, BJP's Subrata Thakur won with 1,00,808 votes, defeating TMC's Narottam Biswas by a margin of 9,578 votes. Prior to that, in 2016, TMC's Pulin Bihari Ray held the seat with 93,812 votes, beating the CPI candidate by 29,572 votes. In 2011, TMC's Manjul Krishna Thakur won with 91,487 votes.
2026 Rematch
The 2026 contest was a direct rematch between Biswas and Thakur. TMC aimed to reverse the 2021 outcome in a constituency known for its receptiveness to different political winds. However, Thakur managed to retain his seat, reinforcing BJP's presence in the region.
Election Trends
West Bengal election results have shown a strong performance by BJP in several constituencies, while TMC has maintained its hold in others. The Gaighata result is a significant indicator of the shifting political dynamics in the state. Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, and party-wise trends for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on Times of India.
