Jalpaiguri election result 2026: BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary defeated TMC's Krishna Das by 68,805 votes

In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri (SC), BJP candiate Ananta Deb Adhikary defeated TMC's Krishna Das by 68,805 votes. Adhikary got 1,42,987 votes and Das got 74,182 votes.Jalpaiguri (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, including parts of Jalpaiguri town along with surrounding semi-urban and rural areas. In 2026, the candidates include Krishna Das of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Ananta Deb Adhikary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Sudipto Mohonta of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Dr. Supriya Roy of the BJP, who defeated her nearest rival from the TMC by a margin of approximately 5,000 votes. The relatively narrow victory highlighted the competitive nature of the seat.As a district headquarters seat, the constituency holds administrative and political significance in north Bengal. The electorate is diverse, comprising urban residents, government employees, small traders, and rural voters. Key issues reflect both urban and rural priorities, including road conditions, traffic management, drainage systems, and civic amenities within Jalpaiguri town. In rural pockets, voters frequently raise demands related to irrigation, flood control, and agricultural support.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Jalpaiguri district recorded a voter turnout of 94.76%.