Bhatpara Assembly Election 2026: Amit Gupta vs Pawan Kumar Singh, who is winning
Demographic Mosaic
The constituency has a largely urban voter base, including a population of industrial workers. High voter turnout continued to be a notable feature in recent elections.
Exit poll trends
Most exit polls point to a win for the BJP in West Bengal, toppling the incumbent All India Trinamool Congress government that has ruled the state for 15 years.
Voting Stage and Participation
Voting was held in Phase 2 and a voter turnout of 90.16% was recorded; This indicates strong electoral turnout in the constituency.
Election Chances
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP retained the seat with Pawan Kumar Singh getting 57,244 votes (53.4%) and defeated AITC’s Jitendra Shaw (Jitu), who got 43,557 votes (40.63%). The margin of victory was 13,687 votes with a turnout of 69.69%.
Key Candidates
While Amit Gupta represents the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again fielded MLA Pawan Kumar Singh. Other candidates include Ash Narayan Singh (Left Front), Dharmendra Shaw (INC) and Sujit Bose (SUCI), making the contest an all-rounder.
Election Dynamics
While the BJP is trying to retain its seat by relying on its incumbent candidate, AITC is aiming to take back the constituency with a new face. The competition, with high participation, is expected to be watched closely in this politically sensitive city centre.
