Chandrakona Assembly constituency
| Chandrakona | |
|---|---|
| Constituency No. 232 for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Interactive Map Outlining Chandrakona Assembly Constituency | |
| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | East India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Arambagh |
| Established | 1962 |
| Total electors | 216,307 |
| Reservation | SC |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | BJP |
| Alliance | NDA |
| Elected year | 2026 |
| Preceded by | Arup Dhara |
Chandrakona Assembly constituency is an assembly constituency in Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is reserved for scheduled castes.
Overview
As per orders of the Delimitation Commission, No. 232 Chandrakona Assembly constituency (SC) is composed of the following: Chandrakona municipality, Chandrakona I & II community development blocks, Ramjibanpur municipality, Khirpai municipality, and Niz Narajol gram panchayat of Daspur I community development block.[1]
Chadrakona Assembly constituency (SC) is part of No. 29 Arambagh Lok Sabha constituency (SC).[1]
Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Sukanta Dolui | 140,517 | 53.09 | 8.74 | |
| AITC | Surjya Kanta Doloi | 107,036 | 40.44 | 8.43 | |
| CPI(M) | Suparna Dolai Mallick | 12,142 | 4.59 | ||
| INC | Monika Midya | 2,500 | 0.94 | ||
| NOTA | None of the above | 1,795 | 0.68 | 0.49 | |
| Majority | 33,481 | 12.65 | 8.13 | ||
| Turnout | 264,690 | 93.50 | 4.42 | ||
| BJP gain from AITC | Swing | ||||
2021
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Arup Dhara | 121,846 | 48.87 | 3.17 | |
| BJP | Sibaram Das | 110,565 | 44.35 | 35.24 | |
| ISF | Gouranga Das | 10,801 | 4.33 | ||
| NOTA | None of the above | 2,906 | 1.17 | 0.05 | |
| Majority | 11,281 | 4.52 | 12.53 | ||
| Turnout | 249,315 | 89.08 | 0.87 | ||
| AITC hold | Swing | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Chhaya Dolai | 117,172 | 52.04 | 4.29 | |
| CPI(M) | Santinath Bodhuk | 78,791 | 34.99 | 13.40 | |
| BJP | Bilash Dolui | 7,753 | 9.11 | 5.25 | |
| SS | Ashes Sardar | 4,447 | 1.98 | ||
| NOTA | None of the above | 2,746 | 1.22 | ||
| Majority | 38,381 | 17.05 | 16.41 | ||
| Turnout | 225,151 | 89.95 | 2.92 | ||
| AITC gain from CPI(M) | Swing | ||||
2011
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI(M) | Chhaya Dolai | 97,280 | 48.39 | ||
| AITC | Sibaram Das | 95,984 | 47.75 | ||
| BJP | Bapi Dera | 7,753 | 3.86 | ||
| Majority | 1,296 | 0.64 | |||
| Turnout | 201,017 | 92.87 | |||
| CPI(M) hold | Swing | ||||
1977-2006
In the 2006, 2001 and 1996 state assembly elections, Gurupada Dutta of CPI(M) won the 196 Chandrakona assembly seat defeating Lakshmipriya Mondal of Trinamool Congress in 2006, Prabir Kushari of Trinamool Congress in 2001, and Maloy Bhattacharya of Congress in 1996. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Umapati Chakraborty of CPI(M) defeated Satya Ghosal of UCPI in 1991, Sk. Khalilur Rahaman of Congress in 1987, Satya Ghosal, Independent, in 1982, and Jagannath Goswami of Congress in 1977.[5]
1962-1972
Satya Ghoshal of CPI won in 1972. Soroshi Choudhury of CPI(M) won in 1971 and 1969. Indrajit Roy of Congress won in 1967 and 1962.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Delimitation Commission Order No. 18 dated 15 February 2006" (PDF). Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2010. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
- ^ "West Bengal General Legislative Election 2026 Statistical Report". Election Commission of India.
- ^ "West Bengal General Legislative Election 2021 Statistical Report". Election Commission of India.
- ^ "West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election, 2011". Election Commission of India. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "196 - Chandrakona Assembly Constituency". Partywise Comparison Since 1977. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ^ "Statistical Reports of Elections". General Election Results and Statistics. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2010.