Siliguri Assembly Election 2026: Key Updates on Candidates and Polling
Siliguri Assembly Election Result 2026: Shankar Ghosh vs Goutam Deb, BJP vs TMC, who is winning? Check the latest update
The Economic Times
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The Siliguri Assembly constituency in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, held elections on April 23, 2026. Shankar Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting against Goutam Deb of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.
- 01Siliguri is a significant urban constituency in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
- 02Polling occurred on April 23, 2026, with counting scheduled for May 4, 2026.
- 03In the 2021 elections, Shankar Ghosh of the BJP won with a 77% voter turnout.
- 04The 2016 elections had a higher turnout of 81%, with Asok Bhattacharya of the CPI(M) winning.
- 05Over 3.5 lakh security personnel were deployed for the elections across West Bengal.
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The Siliguri Assembly constituency, located in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, is a vital commercial hub. Elections were held on April 23, 2026, with counting set for May 4, 2026. In the previous election in 2021, Shankar Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won against Omprakash Mishra of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), with a voter turnout of 77%. The 2016 elections saw an even higher turnout of 81%, with Asok Bhattacharya of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) emerging victorious. This year, the Election Commission has taken significant security measures, deploying over 3.5 lakh personnel, including the National Investigation Agency, marking a first for state elections.
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The outcome of the Siliguri Assembly election will influence local governance and development in the region, impacting residents' daily lives and services.
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