Cooch Behar Dakshin election result 2026: BJP's Rathindra Bose defeats TMC's Avijit De Bhowmick by 23,284 votes

In West Bengal's Cooch Behar Dakshin, BJP's Rathindra Bose received 1,08,482 votes to defeat TMC's Avijit De Bhowmick by 23,284 votes. Bhowmick got 85,198 votes.Cooch Behar Dakshin is a general (unreserved) constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Avijit De Bhowmick (Hippy) of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Rathindra Bose of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Khokan Mian of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Nikhil Ranjan Dey of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC with a margin of 28,237 votes. The victory was seen as a significant gain for the BJP in the district, contributing to its strong performance across several north Bengal constituencies during that election cycle.The constituency features a mixed voter base comprising urban, semi-urban, and rural populations. Key issues centre around infrastructure development, employment opportunities, and civic amenities. Road conditions, traffic management, and urban infrastructure are recurring concerns in populated areas, while rural pockets often highlight demands related to irrigation, flood control, and agricultural support. Employment generation remains a prominent issue, particularly for young voters seeking stable jobs within the region.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Cooch Behar district recorded a voter turnout of 96.2%, the highest among all districts in the phase.