Baruipur Purba is an assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district, situated in the peri-urban southern belt of greater Kolkata. The constituency spans semi-urban townships and agricultural villages, with residents engaged in farming, trade and service sector work. South 24 Parganas is a TMC stronghold, and Baruipur Purba reflected that pattern convincingly in 2021.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the seat was won by Bibhas Sardar of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). He secured victory over the nearest rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 49,641 votes. The result reflected the broader political alignment in the constituency and underlined the dominant party's organisational strength in the area.
Infrastructure development — roads, drainage and access to utilities — is a primary demand in Baruipur Purba. The semi-rural parts of the constituency face challenges related to flood management and agricultural support, while the urban pockets demand civic amenities and reliable public services. Welfare scheme access, particularly for women and marginalised communities, is an important electoral theme. Employment and connectivity with Kolkata are perennial voter concerns. The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are shaping up as a high-stakes contest between the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is seeking to make major inroads into the state. With anti-incumbency, law-and-order concerns and welfare delivery all playing a role, every constituency is expected to be closely watched. Trinamool Congress has fielded Bivas Sardar while BJP has fielded Tumpa Sardar for the 2026 election.