Maynaguri election result 2026: BJP's Dalim Chandra Roy won against TMC's Ram Mohan Roy by 56,503 votes

In West Bengal's Maynaguri (SC) seat, BJP candidate Dalim Chandra Roy defeated TMC candidate Ram Mohan Roy by 56,503 votes. Dalim Chandra Roy got 1,47,403 votes while Ram Mohan Roy got 90,900 votes.Maynaguri (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, positioned in the Dooars region of north Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Ram Mohan Roy of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dalim Chandra Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Jogen Sarkar of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Kaushik Roy of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a substantial margin of approximately 31,000 votes. The victory was seen as significant for the ruling party, particularly in a region where contests have become increasingly competitive.The constituency is largely rural, with agriculture, small-scale trade, and tea garden-linked livelihoods playing a central role in the local economy. Agricultural challenges remain a major concern, with farmers raising demands related to irrigation facilities, fair crop prices, and protection from flood damage. Many residents depend on farming and allied activities, making agrarian support a recurring electoral theme.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Jalpaiguri district recorded a voter turnout of 94.76%.