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West Bengal Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

West Bengal 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in West Bengal.

May 27, 2024 / 22:17 IST
2024 Lok Sabha election in West Bengal.

2024 Lok Sabha election in West Bengal.

Several key candidates are in the fray across 42 constituencies of West Bengal in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. In the context of West Bengal's political landscape, several constituencies stand out due to their political significance and the prominent figures contestin. West Bengal, along with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, will be the only states where the 2024 Indian general election will be held in all 7 phases.

Here's a list of key candidates and constituencies in West Bengal:

Key CandidatesConstituencies
Nisith Pramanik (BJP)Cooch Behar
Raju Bista (BJP)Darjeeling
Krishna Kalyani (AITC)Raiganj
Isha Khan Choudhury (INC)Maldaha Dakshin
Yusuf Pathan (AITC)Baharampur
Mahua Moitra (AITC)Krishnanagar
Shantanu Thakur (BJP)Bongaon
Sujan Chakraborty (CPI(M))Dum Dum
Swapan Majumder (BJP)Barasat
Rathin Chakraborty (BJP)Howrah
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress)Baharampur
Abhijit Gangopadhyay (BJP)Tamluk
Locket Chatterjee (BJP)Hooghly
Kalipada Soren (AITC)Jhargram
Shatrughan Sinha (AITC)Asansol
Satabdi Roy (AITC)Birbhum
Priya Saha (BJP)Bolpur
Gouri Shankar Ghosh (BJP)Murshidabad
Here are the battleground constituencies of West Bengal:

 

  • Kolkata North: Known for its urban electorate, sees fierce contests between TMC and BJP, with issues of urban development and governance taking center stage.
  • Asansol: A key industrial hub, it witnesses strong battles between BJP and TMC, reflecting broader regional political dynamics.
  • Barrackpore: This constituency often sees close contests between TMC and BJP, with labor issues and development at the forefront.
  • Medinipur: A politically significant area with a mix of rural and semi-urban voters, crucial for TMC and BJP.
  • Darjeeling: Influenced by regional identity and Gorkhaland issues, it's a battleground primarily for BJP and regional parties.
  • Jadavpur: A high-profile seat with significant intellectual and urban voters, often contested between TMC and CPI(M).
  • Basirhat: Known for communal tensions and border issues, this constituency sees tough contests between TMC and BJP.

 

 

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first published: May 27, 2024 10:17 pm

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