Mekliganj election result 2026: BJP's Dadhiram Roy defeats TMC's Paresh Chandra Adhikary by 29,584 votes

In West Bengal's Mekliganj, BJP's Dadhiram Roy received 1,19,109 votes to defeat TMC's Paresh Chandra Adhikary by 29,584 votes. Adhikary got 89,525 votes. Mekliganj (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Paresh Chandra Adhikary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dadhiram Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Ila Rani Roy of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the seat was won by Paresh Chandra Adhikary of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a margin of 14,685 votes. The result indicated a clear but not overwhelming lead, underlining the constituency's status as a closely watched battleground rather than a safe stronghold.Mekliganj comprises a mix of semi-urban and rural areas in northern West Bengal, with agriculture, small trade, and cross-border economic activity shaping local livelihoods. Key issues include employment opportunities for young voters, infrastructure gaps such as road conditions, drainage, and drinking water supply, as well as access to healthcare and educational facilities. Farmers frequently raise demands related to crop prices, irrigation support, and rural welfare schemes.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.Z