Tufanganj election result 2026: BJP's Malati Rava Roy defeated TMC's Shib Sankar Paul by 26,457 votes

In West Bengal's Tufanganj, BJP candidate Malati Rava Roy defeated TMC candidate Shib Sankar Paul by 26,457 votes. Roy received 1,22,525 votes while Paul got 96,068 votes.Tufanganj is a general (unreserved) constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Shib Sankar Paul of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Malati Rava Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Debendra Nath Barma of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Malati Rava Roy of the BJP with a decisive margin of 59,060 votes over the TMC. The scale of the win indicated strong voter support for the BJP in the constituency during that election cycle and reflected the broader gains made by the party across several north Bengal seats in 2021.The constituency includes both semi-urban and rural regions, with agriculture, small businesses, and local trade shaping the economy. Key issues largely revolve around development, employment, and rural infrastructure. Agricultural concerns remain central, with farmers highlighting challenges related to irrigation, crop prices, and protection from floods. Infrastructure demands including better roads, drainage systems, and reliable electricity also feature prominently in voter discussions.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.