The Kolkata Uttar (Kolkata North) parliamentary constituency was established in 2008 following the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission, with its inaugural Lok Sabha election taking place in 2009. In this first election, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, representing the Trinamool Congress, secured victory by defeating the prominent leader of the CPM, Mohammad Salim. Bandyopadhyay garnered 460,646 votes, while Salim received 351,368 votes. Following this, Mohammad Salim shifted his focus to another constituency.
The Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency comprises seven assembly constituencies: Chaurangi, Entally, Beleghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Maniktala, and Kashipur Beliaghata. Since its establishment, the Trinamool Congress has maintained control over this seat, owing to its urban character and a larger proportion of urban voters. The area serves as a pivotal hub for economic activities in West Bengal.
In the 2019 elections, the Trinamool Congress once again nominated incumbent MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay. The BJP fielded its former president of West Bengal BJP, Rahul (Vishwajit) Sinha, while Sayed Shahid Imam represented the Congress, and Kaninika Bose was the candidate of the CPM. Sudip Bandyopadhyay retained the seat, securing 474,891 votes, with Rahul Sinha of the BJP coming in second with 347,796 votes.
Similarly, in 2014, Sudip Bandyopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress emerged victorious, defeating BJP's Rahul (Vishwajit) Sinha by a significant margin. Bandyopadhyay received 343,687 votes, while Sinha garnered 247,461 votes.
The Election Commission has declared the voting date for the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024, which is set for March. This significant electoral event is slated to occur on 1 June as part of Phase 7 of the elections. The results for this seat will be declared along with the rest of the nation on June 4, 2024.
Key candidates in the fray are:
| Candidate | Party |
| Dr. Tapas Roy | BJP |
| Sudip Bandopadhyay | TMC |
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