Chakulia election result 2026: TMC's Minhajul Arfin Azad defeats BJP's Manoj Jain by 28,011 votes

In West Bengal's Chakulia, Bharatiya Janata Party's Manoj Jain lost by 28,011 votes. TMC's Minhajul Arfin Azad won by getting 90,277 votes. Chakulia is a general (unreserved) constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Minhajul Arfin Azad of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Manoj Jain of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Ali Imran Ramz (Victor) of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chakulia was won by Usman Ghani of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a margin of approximately 7,000 votes, reflecting a competitive political environment with voter support fairly divided between the two leading parties.The constituency is predominantly rural, with paddy cultivation, jute farming, small businesses, and daily wage labour dominating livelihoods, while Chakulia town acts as a local commercial hub for surrounding villages. Key issues revolve around rural development, agriculture, and infrastructure. Farmers frequently raise concerns regarding irrigation, crop pricing, and flood management. Residents also emphasise the need for better road connectivity, reliable electricity, and access to clean drinking water.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Uttar Dinajpur district recorded a voter turnout of 94.16%.