Mathabhanga election result 2026: BJP's Nisith Pramanik defeats TMC's Sablu Barman by 57,090 votes

In West Bengal's Mathabhanga (SC), BJP's Nisith Pramanik received 1,43,340 votes to defeat TMC's Sablu Barman by 57,090 votes. Barman got 86,250 votes.Mathabhanga (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Sablu Barman of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Nisith Pramanik of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Khitendra Nath Barman of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Sushil Barman of the BJP, who defeated his closest rival from the TMC by a decisive margin of 26,382 votes. The scale of the victory was indicative of strong voter support for the BJP at the time, particularly amid a broader surge for the party in several north Bengal constituencies.Mathabhanga has a predominantly rural character, with agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy. Key issues include agricultural concerns such as crop prices, irrigation facilities, and protection against flood-related losses. Employment opportunities, especially for the youth, remain limited, prompting migration to urban centres. Infrastructure demands including better roads, improved public transport, and reliable electricity continue to shape voter expectations, alongside access to healthcare and educational institutions.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.