Raiganj is an assembly constituency located in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It is a semi-urban constituency that includes Raiganj town, which serves as the district headquarters, along with nearby rural areas. The local economy is a mix of trade, services, agriculture, and small-scale industries. As a major town in north Bengal, Raiganj holds political significance, with voter issues shaped by both urban and rural concerns.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Raiganj was won by Mohit Sengupta of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). He defeated his nearest rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of approximately 14,000 votes. The result reflected the constituency’s competitive political landscape and the ruling party’s strengthened position in the region.
Key issues in Raiganj include urban infrastructure, employment, and agriculture. In Raiganj town, residents emphasise the need for better roads, drainage, electricity supply, and civic amenities, while surrounding villages focus on irrigation, crop prices, and flood protection.